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Maryland Judiciary honors student winners of 20th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest

Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader, along with Justice Brynja M. Booth, retired Court of Appeals Chief Judge Joseph M. Getty, and District Court of Maryland Chief Judge John P. Morrissey celebrated 9 student winners and 15 honorable mentions in grades K-8.  Read more.

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Supreme Court of Maryland Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader named Judge Karla N. Smith as administrative judge for the Circuit Court for Montgomery County effective March 14, 2026. Read more.

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