The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is set to conduct a Zoom hearing for the sentencing of Adnan Syed on March 14, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. This follows the final opinion issued by Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer on March 6, 2025. The cases involved are numbered 199103042, 199103043, and 199103045.
This hearing will be audio-only, and media members wishing to attend must send an email request to [email protected]. According to Maryland Code, Criminal Procedure §1-201, recording or broadcasting criminal proceedings is prohibited. Additionally, the use of electronic devices such as cell phones and cameras is restricted according to the Maryland Judiciary’s policy.
Under Md. Rule 16-208, no electronic devices may be used for screen captures or recordings within the courthouse. Transmission or dissemination of any such recordings is also forbidden unless specified by the court's Media Protocol Order.
Media representatives attending the Zoom hearing should note that there is no designated parking available. They must adhere to local parking regulations and ensure they do not obstruct pedestrian walkways or public areas.
The clerk of the court for Baltimore City holds custody of case records. Orders related to this case can be accessed on the court’s Highlighted Cases web page.