Maryland Judiciary
Recent News About Maryland Judiciary
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James A. Bonifant named Sixth Judicial Circuit administrative judge
Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera has appointed Judge James A. Bonifant as the circuit administrative judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, which includes Frederick and Montgomery counties. -
Somerset County Adult Recovery Court holds third graduation ceremony
The Somerset County Adult Recovery Court is set to celebrate the graduation of three participants on Friday, May 28. -
Maryland judiciary updates COVID-19 guidelines following CDC recommendations
In Annapolis, Maryland, Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera of the Maryland Court of Appeals has issued five new administrative orders regarding COVID-19 health measures in courthouses and judicial branch facilities. -
Anne Arundel Circuit Court Drug Court holds first in-person graduation since 2019
The Anne Arundel Circuit Court Drug Court is set to commemorate National Drug Court Month with a ceremony on May 24, 2021. -
Courting Art awards $21K in scholarships to seven students
Last night, the Maryland Judiciary recognized seven Baltimore City public school students with college scholarships totaling $21,250 as part of the sixth annual Courting Art Baltimore competition. -
Montgomery County Circuit Court hosts virtual adult drug court graduation
The Montgomery County Circuit Court is set to host a virtual graduation ceremony for its Adult Drug Court program on May 19, 2021. -
Courting Art Baltimore awards $21K in scholarships to high school artists
The District Court in Baltimore City is set to reveal the artwork of 26 student finalists at the sixth annual Courting Art Baltimore awards reception. -
Courthouse renamed after former judge George B. Rasin Jr
Today, a dedication ceremony was held to rename the Kent County courthouse in Chestertown, Maryland, after Judge George B. Rasin Jr. -
Kent County courthouse renamed in honor of late Judge George B. Rasin Jr
On May 14, a ceremony will be held to honor Judge George B. Rasin Jr. with the renaming of the Kent County courthouse in Chestertown, Maryland. -
Maryland courts resume statewide jury trials with strict safety measures
The Maryland Judiciary is set to resume jury trials in both criminal and civil cases across the state on April 26, 2021. -
Maryland courts to resume jury trials with COVID-19 safety measures
The Maryland Judiciary is set to enter Phase V of its COVID-19 emergency reopening plan. -
Maryland judiciary moves forward with phased reopening plan amid pandemic
Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera has released a new video as the Maryland Judiciary prepares to transition into Phase IV of its COVID-19 operations plan. -
Maryland Judiciary advances COVID-19 reopening plan; jury trials resume April
The Maryland Judiciary is set to advance to Phase IV of its COVID-19 operations plan on March 15, 2021. -
Maryland Judiciary announces winners of annual bookmark art contest
The Maryland Judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) has announced the winners of its 15th annual bookmark art contest. -
Maryland judiciary mourns passing of Senate President Emeritus Mike Miller
Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera of the Maryland Court of Appeals has expressed her condolences following the death of Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, Jr. -
Maryland courts appoint two judges to key leadership positions
Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera has appointed two judges to new leadership roles within the state's judicial system. -
Halee F. Weinstein named new administrative judge for Baltimore City's district court
Baltimore City District Court Judge Halee F. Weinstein has been appointed as the new administrative judge for District 1 of the District Court of Maryland, effective January 25, 2021. -
Maryland Judiciary extends phase II due to COVID-19 surge
The Maryland Judiciary has announced an extension of its Phase II operations in response to the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases across the state. -
Maryland courts announce holiday closures for late December and early January
All courts, court offices, and administrative offices in Maryland will be closed on several upcoming dates: December 24, 25, 31, 2020, and January 1, 2021. -
Maryland Judiciary restricts operations amid COVID-19 surge
The Maryland Judiciary has announced a shift to Phase II of its reopening plan in response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases.