Telephone Number: (301) 777-5923
Civil Records are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Allegany Law Foundation, Inc. (301) 777-3390
www.peoples-law.org
Areas of assistance to indigent clients include family issues of divorce, custody, and visitation.
Civil Fees
The following is a list of the most frequently asked fee questions. For more information, please refer to the Circuit Court Fee Schedule established under Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, Section 7-202.
| Fee | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Action Filing Fee w/ Attorney (Includes Habeas Corpus and Administrative Appeals. WCC and Unemployment, costs payable at end of case.) |
$145.00 | Includes $80.00 filing fee, $55.00 MLSC* surcharge and $10.00 attorney appearance fee. |
| Civil Action Filing Fee w/o Attorney (Includes District Court Appeals) |
$135.00 | Includes $80.00 filing fee, $55.00 MLSC* surcharge. |
| Attorney Appearance | $10.00 | Per firm |
| Reopen Fees (Contempt, Charging Order, Custody, Writ of Execution and Writ of Garnishment) |
$25.00 | |
| Dismissal (Partial or Full Dismissal) |
$15.00 | Plus any open court costs |
| Foreign Judgment | $75.00 | Includes $25.00 filing fee and $25.00 MLSC* surcharge |
| Copy fee (Per page) | $0.50 | |
| Mail Back Fee | $2.00 | Unless self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided |
| Certification fee | $5.00 | Plus copy fees |
| Exemplification fee | $10.00 | Plus copy fees |
| Sheriff’s Fee | $40.00 (for each defendant) ($60.00 [for each defendant] for service of a paper originating from a foreign court) |
For each defendant. Make check payable to Sheriff’s Office. |
* MLSC - Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund
Maryland Judiciary Case Search
You can now search cases from Circuit Court and District Court with Case Search. The records maintained by the Office of the Clerk of Court are available to the public for review. However, the records of juvenile or adoption cases may be restricted.
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Please be advised that the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is prohibited by law from rendering legal advice.