The Maryland Court of Special Appeals is set to hear oral arguments in two appellate cases involving Adnan Syed on June 8, 2017. The cases, Adnan Syed v. State of Maryland (No. 2519) and the State of Maryland v. Adnan Syed (No. 1396), will be heard at the Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building in Annapolis, Maryland.
The proceedings will commence at 2 p.m., but no witness testimony will be presented, nor will the defendant be present. A decision by the court will not be made on the day of the hearing; instead, it will be issued in a written opinion at a later date.
To manage public interest and maintain courtroom decorum, an order has been issued by the Court of Special Appeals regarding access for media and the public. Those wishing to attend should review this order on the Highlighted Cases section of the court's website.
Courtroom seating is limited, with media access granted on a first-come, first-served basis through requests sent to [email protected]. Once capacity is reached, entry will not be permitted, and there will be no overflow seating available. Non-media attendees can obtain passes from the Security Administrator at the courthouse.
Electronic devices are prohibited within the courtroom itself, and re-entry after leaving is not allowed. Photography and interviews are restricted to designated areas outside or in the third-floor lobby without obstructing public pathways.
Public Wi-Fi is accessible in certain areas of the building with laptops and smart devices allowed only in specified zones such as the first-floor rotunda/lobby or at the Maryland State Law Library.
Parking for media trucks is limited and regulated by on-site security staff with additional parking available at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Further details can be found on Maryland Judiciary's directions and parking webpage.
Camera procedures adhere to guidelines outlined in Maryland Rule 16-604 as summarized online.
For further information about these cases, individuals are directed to visit the Highlighted Cases section on the Court of Special Appeals website.