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2009 News Releases
November 20, 2009 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary Hosts Oratorical Contest
November 19, 2009 Media Advisory: Circuit Courts in Maryland Celebrate National Adoption Day
November 18, 2009 Judiciary’s Access to Justice Commission Issues Preliminary Recommendations for Improving Courts
November 17, 2009 Judge Murdock First Woman to Head Baltimore Circuit Court’s Criminal Division
November 13, 2009 Media Advisory: Howard County District Court Holds Drug/DUI Court Graduation
November 9, 2009 Maryland’s Courts Want to Hear From Public About Ways to Improve Access for All
November 6, 2009 Media Advisory: Maryland Courts Closed for Veterans Day Nov. 11; Courts Open Nov. 25
October 27, 2009 Judiciary Holds Free Teleconference for Mediators
October 26, 2009 Anne Arundel County High School Students Come to Court to Learn about Life Choices
October 15, 2009 Media Advisory: Maryland Judges to Gather for Statewide Meeting
October 14, 2009 Maryland’s Courts Want to Hear From Public About Ways to Improve Access for All
October 13, 2009 Media Advisory: Young Artists To Be Honored During Conflict Resolution Day Event
October 2, 2009 Minority and Small Businesses Invited to Outreach Event
September 28, 2009 Temporary Protective Orders to be Heard via Video in Montgomery County
September 15, 2009 Free Judiciary Program Focuses on Community Mediation
September 11, 2009 Young Artists Sought for Conflict Resolution Day Contest
August 27, 2009 Media Advisory: Courts Will Remain Open Friday, September 4
August 17, 2009 Judge Amy J. Bragunier Named Administrative Judge
July 28, 2009 Judiciary Members Honored During MSBA Annual Meeting
July 17, 2009 Free Judiciary Program Focuses on Family Mediation
July 13, 2009 Maryland’s Courts Want to Hear From Public About Ways to Improve Access for All
June 18, 2009 Maryland’s Courts Schedule “Listening Events” to Hear How to Improve Access for All
June 16, 2009 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary sponsors public seminar on domestic violence database
May 29, 2009 District Court of Maryland Honored for Work in Conflict Resolution
May 27, 2009 Allegany County District Court Moves to New Location
May 20, 2009 Free Judiciary Program Focuses on Mindfulness to Relieve Stress and Manage Conflict
May 15, 2009 Howard County District Court Holds Drug/DUI Court Graduation
May 5, 2009 Baltimore City Joint Celebration Marks 15th Anniversary of Maryland’s Drug Courts
April 13, 2009 Maryland Court of Appeals Judge Irma Raker Honored by Women Judges and Legislators’ Association
March 6, 2009 Historic Prince George’s County Courthouse Celebrates Opening of Renovated Duvall Wing
January 8, 2009 Chief Judge Robert M. Bell Named to Warren E. Burger Society
January 7, 2009 Maryland Conference of Circuit Judges Names New Leaders
January 7, 2009 Judge Thomas G. Ross Appoints Lance Richardson as State’s Attorney for Queen Anne’s County

2008 News Releases
December 30, 2008 Media Advisory: Court of Appeals Approves Amendment to Judicial Leave
December 24, 2008 Media Advisory: Court of Appeals to Consider Amendments to Judicial Leave
December 22, 2008 Media Advisory: Maryland Courts to Close on Dec. 26, 2008, and Jan. 2, 2009
December 10, 2008 Howard County District Court Holds Drug Court Graduation
December 3, 2008 Court of Appeals Hosts Exhibit on Domestic Violence
November 21, 2008 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary Hosts Oratorical Contest
November 12, 2008 Circuit Courts in Maryland Celebrate National Adoption Day
November 7, 2008 Judiciary Creates Statewide Civil Domestic Violence Database
October 28, 2008 Anne Arundel District Court Helps Students Learn about Law and Life Choices
October 15, 2008 Young Artists to be Honored by Maryland Judiciary - Winners of Conflict Resolution Day art contest announced
October 14, 2008 Baltimore City Circuit Courts Holds Life Skill Conference for Foster Teens
October 7, 2008 Maryland Judiciary Announces Change in Payment Options at District Court
September 15, 2008 Maryland Judiciary Sponsors Contest for Young Artists
July 10, 2008 New Appointments Announced in the Fourth Judicial Circuit
June 17, 2008 Media Advisory: Maryland Judges to Gather for Statewide Meeting
May 30, 2008 Report Shows Family Recovery Courts to be Effective, Cost-Efficient
May 12, 2008 Anne Arundel Drug Treatment Court Celebrates its Largest Graduation
April 29, 2008 Judiciary Brings Students to Anne Arundel District Court Wednesday for Program About the Law and Life Choices
April 24, 2008 Maryland Judiciary Creates New Advisory Group on Law Libraries and Legal Information
April 23, 2008 Maryland Court of Appeals Hosts High School Mock Trial Championship Friday
April 3, 2008 County Students Go to Court to Learn about Law and Life Choices in Unique Judiciary Program
April 1, 2008 Bessie M. Decker Named Clerk of Maryland Court of Appeals
March 4, 2008 Judge Robert B. Riddle Named Administrative Judge
February 19, 2008 Seven Individuals Apply for Howard County State’s Attorney Position
February 4, 2008 People’s Law Library Web Site Finds Permanent Home With Maryland State Law Library
January 22, 2008 Anne Arundel District Court to Celebrate Drug Court Graduation
January 14, 2008 Howard County State’s Attorney Position Re-advertised
January 8, 2008 Judge Alan M. Wilner Returns as Chairperson of Judiciary’s Rules Committee

2007 News Releases
December 28, 2007 Maryland Joins National Movement to Standardize Protective Orders, Aid Police and Provide Uniform Safety Net for Victims and Families
December 26, 2007 Cecil County Launches New Web-based Jury Management System
December 21, 2007 Judge Oliver John Cejka Named Administrative Judge
December 18, 2007 Howard County District Court to Honor Drug Court Graduates
December 14, 2007 Dario Broccolino Named Interim State’s Attorney for Howard County
December 12, 2007 Media Advisory: Judiciary Launches Bill of Rights Day Web Page
December 5, 2007 Judge John Philip Miller Named Judge in Charge
December 4, 2007 District Court Certifies First Police Agency to Issue "eCitations" in Maryland
November 8, 2007 Prince George’s Circuit Court Joins National Adoption Day Celebrations
November 8, 2007 Circuit Courts Celebrate National Adoption Day in Baltimore and Baltimore County
October 29, 2007 Anne Arundel County High School Students Learn about Court, Life Choices, in Unique Judiciary Program
October 26, 2007 Baltimore City Drug Treatment Court Honors Graduates
October 16, 2007 Maryland Celebrates Conflict Resolution Day October 18
October 3, 2007 Judiciary Holds Public Hearing to Study Extended Media Coverage
October 1, 2007 Eastern Shore Libraries Help Prepare the Public for Self-Representation in Civil Court
September 28, 2007 Traffic Citations Can Now Be Paid Online Through Maryland Judiciary's New "ePayment" System
September 28, 2007 Media Advisory: Judges from Maryland and Across U.S. Head to Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore For Hands-on, Interactive Science School
September 26, 2007 Judiciary To Hold Minority Business Enterprise Outreach
September 14, 2007 Media Advisory: Judiciary Launches Constitution Day Web Page
July 31, 2007 Judge John P. McKenna, Jr., Named Administrative Judge
July 12, 2007 Judge Nancy L. Davis-Loomis Named Administrative Judge
June 19, 2007 Judge Thomas J. Love Named Administrative Judge
May 15, 2007 Howard County District Court to Honor Drug Court Graduates
May 4, 2007 Anne Arundel District Court to Celebrate Drug Court Graduates
May 2, 2007 Judge Stephen J. Baker Named Administrative Judge
May 1, 2007 Court of Appeals Judge Irma Raker Receives National Award
March 28, 2007 Students Go Behind the Scenes During Anne Arundel’s Schools in the Courts Program
March 16, 2007 Harford County Court Program Celebrates 20 Years of Helping Parents Find Jobs, Pay Child Support
February 5, 2007 Report Shows Juvenile Drug Courts to be Effective, Cost-Efficient
January 17, 2007 Anne Arundel District Court to Celebrate Drug Court Graduates
January 11, 2007 Media Advisory - Briefings to Be Held on E-citation Legislation

2006 News Releases
December 22, 2006 Baltimore County Program Helps Parents Find Jobs, Pay Child Support
December 13, 2006 Howard County District Court to Honor Drug Court Graduates
December 11, 2006

New Graduates to Celebrate at Baltimore City Drug Court Graduation

November 29, 2006 Media Advisory - Webcasting of Court of Appeals Oral Arguments to Begin
November 14, 2006 Media Advisory - Same-sex marriage case arguments scheduled for Dec. 4, 2006
November 14, 2006 Anne Arundel's Circuit Court Joins National Adoption Day Celebrations
November 14, 2006 Prince George's Circuit Court Joins National Adoption Day Celebrations
November 13, 2006 Baltimore City and County Circuit Courts Celebrate National Adoption Day
November 6, 2006 Students Go “Behind The Scenes” During Anne Arundel’s Schools in the Courts Program
October 11, 2006 MACRO Sponsors Forum to Help Resove Conflicts Between Cultures
September 19, 2006 Anne Arundel District Court to Celebrate Drug Treatment Court Graduates
September 18, 2006 Maryland State Law Library Opens New Special Collections Room to House Historical Treasures
September 15, 2006 Young Artists' Entries Sought for Contest
September 7, 2006 Baltimore City Circuit Court to Honor Drug Treatment Court Graduates
August 9, 2006 Judge William D. Missouri Leads National Judicial Organization
July 19, 2006 Photography, Writing by Anne Arundel Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Participants to be Displayed
July 6, 2006 Media Advisory - Information on Public Service Commission Case Available Online
June 29, 2006 Media Protocol Order and Security Order Filed in Espinoza Case
June 6, 2006 Traveling African American History Exhibit Installed in Courts of Appeal Building
June 1, 2006 Maryland Judicial Commission on Professionalism Issues Final Report
May 19, 2006 Worcester County Drug Court Honored for Innovative Efforts
May 15, 2006 Harford County District Court Invites Community to Learn about Drug Court
May 8, 2006 Baltimore City District Court to Honor Drug Court Graduates
May 5, 2006 Maryland Judges to Gather for Statewide Meeting: U.S. Chief Justice to Make Brief Remarks
May 3, 2006 Anne Arundel District Court to Celebrate Drug Court Graduates with Ice Cream Social, Court Ceremony
May 2, 2006 Maryland Judiciary Marks Drug Court Month with Activities, Graduations Statewide
April 28, 2006 Judge Richard E. Jackson Named Administrative Judge
April 25, 2006 Volunteer Mediators for District Court of Maryland’s ADR Office to be Honored
April 20, 2006 Maryland Judges to Receive Further Education in Science and Technology Issues
March 30, 2006 “Schools in the Courts” Program Offers Students Life Lessons
March 28, 2006 Film Stressing Dangers of Underage Drinking and Driving to Premiere at National Aquarium
March 20, 2006 University of Maryland School of Law Students to Witness Business and Technology Court Case at Law School
March 7, 2006 Maryland Judiciary Offers Internet Case Search of Court Records
March 2, 2006 Media Advisory - Participants in first national medical school for court judges to discuss program in teleconference
February 22, 2006 Report Shows Effectiveness of Maryland’s Juvenile Drug Treatment Courts 
February 15, 2006 Mediation Programs Expand to Orphans’ Courts in Baltimore County, Baltimore City
February 6, 2006 Notice of Open Meeting
January 30, 2006 Baltimore City to Host Tour of Integrated Domestic Violence Court
January 26, 2006 Media Protocol Order and Security Order Filed in Harton Case
January 18, 1006 Judge Karen H. Abrams Named Administrative Judge
January 12, 2006 Baltimore City Juvenile Court Clerk's Office to Be Dedicated in Honor of James L. Benton, Jr.
January 9, 2006 Maryland Judiciary and The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine to Host Workshop to Prepare Judges for Science and Technology Issues
January 9, 2006 Alternative Dispute Resolution Conference set for Annapolis
January 4, 2006 Judge Eugene Wolfe Named Administrative Judge