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2024 News Releases/News Items
Date News Release/News Item
December 22, 2024 Maryland courts, court offices, and administrative offices will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
December 20, 2024 Legionella Bacteria Detected in Baltimore City Circuit and District Courts
December 11, 2024 Maryland Judiciary Honors Student Winners of 19th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest
December 11, 2024 Media Advisory: District Court in Anne Arundel County offers Schools in the Court program for high school students
December 10, 2024 Media Advisory: District Court in Prince George’s County offers Schools in Court program for high school students
December 2, 2024 Media Advisory: Anne Arundel County District Court celebrates its new Mental Health Court
December 2, 2024 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary announces winners of the 19th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest
November 20, 2024 Media Advisory: National Adoption Day celebrations hosted by Maryland’s circuit courts
November 20, 2024 Judge Joseph M. Stanalonis named administrative judge for St. Mary’s County Circuit Court
November 20, 2024 Senior Judge Alan M. Wilner retires as chair of the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure
November 12, 2024 New Central Maryland Regional Veterans Treatment Court launches to expand services to veterans
November 8, 2024 Maryland Judiciary reminds the public to stay vigilant of possible scams
November 7, 2024 Media Advisory: Baltimore City District Court Veterans Treatment Court celebrates its ninth anniversary and announces the Central Maryland Regional Veterans Treatment Court
November 4, 2024 Media Advisory: District Court in Anne Arundel County offers Schools in the Court program for high school students
October 21, 2024 Media Advisory: District Court in Prince George’s County offers Schools in Court program for high school students
October 17, 2024 Circuit Court for Baltimore County announces merger of Law Library and Self-Help Office into Access to Justice Resource Center
October 2, 2024 Supreme Court of Maryland holds off-site oral arguments in Baltimore City
September 24, 2024 Queen Anne’s County Circuit Court Assisted Recovery and Treatment Program celebrates recovery during inaugural graduation
September 19, 2024 Maryland Judiciary announces 2024 Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest
September 5, 2024 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary expands Reading & Robes program for elementary school students into more counties
August 29, 2024 Judge Melvin Jews named district administrative judge for the District Court of Maryland in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties
July 21, 2024 Maryland courts reopen to public after Microsoft outage
July 19, 2024 Maryland courts closing to public due to worldwide Microsoft outage
July 12, 2024 Judge John E. Nunn, III, named district administrative judge for the District Court of Maryland in Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties
July 2, 2024 Maryland Judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) hosts 2024 Maryland Mediators Convention
June 28, 2024 Retired Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Tim Johnson celebrates District Court Re-Entry Project graduates
June 24, 2024 Media Advisory: Baltimore City District Court Re-Entry Project celebrates graduates at its 10th ceremony
June 5, 2024 Seven Baltimore City Public Schools students awarded $20,500 in scholarships through Courting Art Baltimore
May 17, 2024 Media Advisory: Ninth annual Courting Art Baltimore contest to award $20,000 in scholarships to city students
May 8, 2024 Supreme Court of Maryland hosts portrait ceremony for retired Chief Judge Joseph M. Getty
May 7, 2024 New Court Help Access & Information Center opens in Allegany County
May 6, 2024 Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) launches at Baltimore City District and circuit courts
April 30, 2024 Media Advisory: Grand opening celebration of the Court Help Access & Information Center in Allegany County
March 28, 2024 Judges Kerwin A. Miller, Sr. and Wayne A. Brooks named administrative judges for the District Court of Maryland
March 8, 2024 Supreme Court of Maryland holds off-site oral arguments at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
March 8, 2024 Judge Erich M. Bean named District Administrative Judge for the District Court of Maryland in Allegany and Garrett Counties
February 29, 2024 Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Maryland to hold off-site oral arguments at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
February 14, 2024 Media Advisory: District Court in Anne Arundel County offers Schools in the Court program for high school students
February 7, 2024 Strategic Plan Survey
January 23, 2024 District Court in Frederick and Washington counties launches regional veterans treatment court
January 17, 2024 Maryland Judiciary to launch newly redesigned Case Search website on February 5
2023 News Releases/News Items
Date News Release/News Item
December 28, 2023 Maryland Judiciary launches E-rent program statewide
December 20, 2023 Student winners of the Maryland Judiciary's 18th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest are honored by the Judiciary
December 5, 2023 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary announces winners of the 18th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest
November 22, 2023 Retired Baltimore Ravens Wide Receiver Torrey Smith celebrates District Court Re-Entry Project graduates
November 15, 2023 Media Advisory: Circuit courts in Maryland host National Adoption Day celebrations
November 9, 2023 Media Advisory: Baltimore City District Court Veterans Treatment Court celebrates its eighth anniversary
November 7, 2023 Maryland Judiciary launches E-rent program in Prince George’s County
November 3, 2023 Supreme Court of Maryland holds oral arguments at Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School in Prince George’s County; Maryland’s highest court hosts off-site oral arguments for the first time in recent history
October 30, 2023 Media Advisory: Baltimore City District Court Re-Entry Project celebrates graduates
October 26, 2023 Maryland Judiciary issues statement after suspect in the murder of Hon. Andrew Wilkinson is located
October 25, 2023 Wilkinson family issues statement on passing of Hon. Andrew Wilkinson and funeral arrangements
October 25, 2023 Media Advisory: District Court in Anne Arundel County offers Schools in the Court program for high school students
October 24, 2023 Media Advisory: Posthumous Bar Admission Ceremony for Edward Garrison Draper
October 20, 2023 Maryland Judiciary issues statement on the death of Circuit Court for Washington County Judge Andrew Wilkinson
September 28, 2023 Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Maryland holds oral argument for Adnan Syed v. Young Lee, As Victim’s Representative
September 21, 2023 Maryland Judiciary announces 2023 Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest
September 18, 2023 Media Advisory: Maryland judges participate in first Reading & Robes program for elementary school students
August 17, 2023 Judge Richard “Ricky” Sandy named Frederick County Administrative Judge
July 5, 2023 Media Advisory: Jury selection, trial to begin for State of Maryland v. Michael Robertson
July 5, 2023 Posthumous bar admission ceremony for Edward Garrison Draper
June 15, 2023 Judge Yolanda L. Curtin named administrative judge for the third judicial circuit
May 30, 2023 Media Advisory: Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County hosts reception highlighting Annapolis High School students’ artwork
May 22, 2023 Seven Baltimore City Public Schools students awarded $20,000 in scholarships through Courting Art Baltimore
May 15, 2023 Media Advisory: Eighth annual Courting Art Baltimore contest to award $20,000 in scholarships to city students
May 10, 2023 Judge Dennis M. Robinson, Jr. named Baltimore County administrative judge
April 25, 2023 Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader appoints Judy Rupp state court administrator for the Maryland Judiciary
April 12, 2023 Retired Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera receives 2023 Speaker’s Medallion
April 11, 2023 Media Advisory: District Court in Anne Arundel County hosts Schools in the Court program for high school students
April 11, 2023 Media Advisory: Judge Brenda A. Sexton named administrative judge of the second judicial circuit
March 23, 2023 Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Maryland hosts Mock Trial State Championship
March 16, 2023 Retired Judge Charlotte Cooksey enshrined in Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame
March 10, 2023 Media Advisory: District Court in Baltimore City relocates commissioner station
February 27, 2023 Media Advisory: Baltimore City judge to preside over Baltimore City High School Mock Trial final competition
February 15, 2023 Media Advisory: Mental health awareness added to Schools in the Court program for high school students
January 17, 2023 Judge Donna M. Schaeffer named Anne Arundel County administrative judge and Judge Brenda A. Sexton named Cecil County administrative judge
January 13, 2023 Media Advisory: Appellate Court of Maryland holds oral argument for Young Lee, As Victim's Representative v. State of Maryland
January 12, 2023 Statement on recent judicial appointments
2022 News Releases/News Items
Date News Release/News Item
December 20, 2022 Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Maryland to hold open meeting on proposed Maryland Rules changes dealing with electronic recordings of criminal cases
December 14, 2022 Voter-approved constitutional change renames high courts to Supreme and Appellate Court of Maryland
December 7, 2022 Student winners of the Maryland Judiciary's 17th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest are honored by the Judiciary
December 7, 2022 Retired Baltimore Ravens Wide Receiver Jermaine Lewis celebrates District Court Re-Entry Project graduates
December 6, 2022 Media Advisory: Judge DaNeeka Varner Cotton named administrative judge of the seventh judicial circuit
December 2, 2022 Media Advisory: Winners to be announced for Maryland Judiciary’s 17th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest
November 22, 2022 Media Advisory: Baltimore City District Court Re-Entry Project celebrates eighth graduating class
November 17, 2022 New La Plata Court Help Center opens in Charles County
November 16, 2022 Media Advisory: Circuit courts in Maryland host in-person and virtual National Adoption Day celebrations
November 10, 2022 Media Advisory: Baltimore City District Court Veterans Treatment Court celebrates its seventh anniversary
November 10, 2022 Media Advisory: Grand opening celebration of the La Plata Court Help Center
November 7, 2022 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary to hold public hearing on judicial selection
November 7, 2022 Philip Gregory (Greg) Hilton named clerk of the Court of Appeals of Maryland
October 17, 2022 Judge Shaem C.P. Spencer named District Administrative Judge for the District Court of Maryland in Anne Arundel County
October 17, 2022 Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) launches at Prince George’s County district and circuit courts
October 3, 2022 Judge Daneeka Varner Cotton named administrative judge for the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County
September 22, 2022 Maryland Judiciary hosts unveiling of portrait of retired Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera
September 17, 2022 Media Advisory: Hearing on Motion to Vacate Judgment for Adnan Syed
August 29, 2022 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary announces 2022 Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest
August 24, 2022 Circuit Court for Montgomery County and Rockville District Court to close at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 25
July 18, 2022 Maryland Judiciary launches E-rent Pilot Program in Baltimore County
May 19, 2022 Courting Art Baltimore awards $20,000 in college scholarships to seven Baltimore City public school students
May 16, 2022 Media Advisory: Seventh annual Courting Art Baltimore contest to award $20,000 in scholarships to city students
May 6, 2022 New Washington County Court Help Center opens in Hagerstown
May 5, 2022 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary celebrates National Drug Court Month, May
May 4, 2022 Grand opening celebration of the Circuit Court for Washington County Help Center
April 22, 2022 Judge Geoffrey G. Hengerer named District Administrative Judge for the District Court of Maryland in Baltimore City
April 15, 2022 Court of Appeals of Maryland Chief Judge Joseph M. Getty issues statement on the appointment of Court of Appeals Judge Matthew J. Fader as chief judge
April 13, 2022 Media Advisory: Court of Appeals of Maryland affirms Report of Special Magistrate; 2022 primary election date remains July 19
April 4, 2022 Media Advisory: Special Magistrate releases Report; Court of Appeals of Maryland issues supplement to initial scheduling order in state legislative districting cases
April 1, 2022 Media Advisory: Court of Appeals of Maryland issues scheduling order for briefing, oral arguments in two congressional districting cases
March 31, 2022 Maryland Judiciary adopts recommendations and releases report from Joint Subcommittee on Post COVID-19 Judicial Operations
March 28, 2022 Maryland Judiciary returns to normal operations; exits five-phased COVID-19 resumption of operations plan
March 22, 2022 Media Advisory: Schools in the Court program returns to in-person
March 18, 2022 Judge Yolanda L. Curtin named administrative judge for the Circuit Court for Harford County
March 18, 2022 Media Advisory: Court of Appeals of Maryland hosts Mock Trial State Championship
March 15, 2022 Media Advisory: Court of Appeals of Maryland issues Order moving Primary Election to July 19
March 8, 2022 Media Advisory: Trial to begin for 2022 Legislative Districting of the State
March 4, 2022 Media Advisory: Masks voluntary in courthouses, unvaccinated encouraged to continue to mask
February 18, 2022 Jury trials to resume in criminal and civil cases statewide on March 7
February 11, 2022 Media Advisory: Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments for Prince George’s County v. Robert E. Thurston, et al.
February 11, 2022 Media Advisory: Court of Appeals issues Order consolidating petitions for 2022 Legislative Districting of the State and extending certain deadlines for 2022 Primary
February 10, 2022 Media Advisory: Four petitions filed with Court of Appeals for 2022 Legislative Districting of the State
February 8, 2022 Media Advisory: Special Magistrate issues order concerning virtual scheduling conference for 2022 Legislative Districting of the State
February 7, 2022 James G. Durham named director of the Maryland Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
February 3, 2022 Media Advisory: Petition filing deadline approaches for 2022 Legislative Districting of the State
January 28, 2022 Media Advisory: Court of Appeals of Maryland issues scheduling order for 2022 Legislative Districting of the State
January 14, 2022 Maryland Judiciary extends Phase III operations through March 6; Clerks' offices statewide remain open
2021 News Releases/News Items
Date News Release/News Item
December 27, 2021 Maryland Judiciary reverts operations to Phase III in response to Omicron variant surge; Clerks' offices statewide remain open
December 22, 2021 Small fire at the Circuit Court for Talbot County causes temporary operational changes
December 15, 2021 Media Advisory: District Court in Anne Arundel County will celebrate Drug/DUI Treatment Court graduates
December 10, 2021 New Rockville District Court Help Center is already making positive impact on self-represented litigants
December 9, 2021 Chief Judge Joseph M. Getty congratulates student winners of the Maryland Judiciary's 16th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest
December 8, 2021 Media Advisory: Grand opening celebration of the District Court Help Center in Montgomery County
December 8, 2021 Media Advisory: Winners announced for Maryland Judiciary’s 16th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Con
November 17, 2021 Media Advisory: For a second year, circuit courts in Maryland prepare for a virtual National Adoption Day celebration
November 15, 2021 Media Advisory: Baltimore City Veterans Treatment Court celebrates graduation with keynote speaker Baltimore Ravens Offensive Tackle Alejandro Villanueva
November 1, 2021 Maryland lawyers donate 1.03 million hours of legal service to help state’s underserved
October 25, 2021 Montgomery County district and circuit courts launch electronic case management system
October 19, 2021 District Court in Baltimore City to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinic
October 15, 2021 Media Advisory: Circuit Court for Baltimore City Adult Drug Treatment Court celebrates graduation with keynote speaker Baltimore Ravens Cornerback Marlon Humphrey
October 1, 2021 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary announces 2021 Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest
September 24, 2021 Media Advisory: Sentencing hearing for Jarrod Warren Ramos
September 20, 2021 Media Advisory: District Court in Baltimore City to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinic
September 13, 2021 Media Advisory: District Court in Baltimore City to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinic
September 10, 2021 Maryland Judiciary issues statement on sudden death of Caroline County Judge Jonathan Newell
September 3, 2021 Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera issues statement on the appointment of Court of Appeals Judge Joseph M. Getty as chief judge
August 26, 2021 Judge Brett R. Wilson named Washington County administrative judge
August 23, 2021 Media Advisory: District Court in Baltimore City to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinic
August 20, 2021 Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge issues new administrative order requiring Judiciary staff to be vaccinated or submit weekly negative COVID-19 tests to report to work
August 11, 2021 Judge S. James Sarbanes named First Judicial Circuit administrative judge
August 6, 2021 Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge issues revised administrative orders strengthening COVID-19 health measures in courthouses and judicial branch facilities
August 6, 2021 Media Advisory: Circuit Court for Baltimore City to unveil mosaic of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings
July 19, 2021 Media Advisory: Circuit Court for Baltimore City to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinic
July 1, 2021 Judiciary opens newest walk-in court help center providing free legal help in Rockville
June 17, 2021 Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge issued an administrative order adopting Juneteenth as Judiciary holiday
June 11, 2021 Media Advisory: Jury selection, trial to begin for State of Maryland v. Jarrod Warren Ramos
June 2, 2021 Judge James A. Bonifant named Sixth Judicial Circuit and Montgomery County administrative judge
May 26, 2021 Media Advisory: Somerset County Adult Recovery Court to hold 3rd graduation
May 25, 2021 Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge issues new administrative orders clarifying COVID-19 health measures in courthouses and judicial branch facilities
May 21, 2021 Media Advisory: Anne Arundel Circuit Court Drug Court celebrates National Drug Court Month
May 20, 2021 Courting Art Baltimore awards $21,250 in college scholarships to seven Baltimore City public school students
May 18, 2021 Media Advisory: Circuit Court for Montgomery County celebrates 30th adult drug court graduation
May 17, 2021 Media Advisory: Sixth annual Courting Art Baltimore contest awards $21,250 in scholarships to city students
May 14, 2021 Courthouse renamed for Kent County Circuit Court Judge George B. Rasin, Jr.
May 12, 2021 Media Advisory: Kent County courthouse is renamed for Judge George B. Rasin Jr.
April 23, 2021 Jury trials to resume in criminal and civil cases statewide on April 26; New and updated videos show court preparations ahead of jurors’ return to service
April 6, 2021 Media Advisory: Maryland judges available for interviews on the resumption of jury trials; Jury trials resume on April 26, 2021
March 12, 2021 Media Advisory: Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera releases new video as the Maryland Judiciary moves to Phase IV operations on March 15
March 8, 2021 The Maryland Judiciary moves to Phase IV operations on March 15; Jury trials resume on April 26
February 8, 2021 Winners announced for Maryland Judiciary's 15th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest
January 16, 2021 Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera issues statement on the death of Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, Jr.
January 11, 2021 Two circuit judges appointed to new leadership roles; Judge Fred S. Hecker named circuit administrative judge, Fifth Judicial Circuit; Judge Glenn L. Klavans named county administrative judge
January 4, 2021 Judge Halee F. Weinstein named District Administrative Judge for the District Court of Maryland in Baltimore City
2020 News Releases/News Items
Date News Release/News Item
December 22, 2020 The Maryland Judiciary extends Phase II operations through March 14, 2021 in response to COVID-19 surge
December 21, 2020 Maryland courts, court offices, and administrative offices will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
November 24, 2020 Maryland Judiciary restricts operations to Phase II in response to COVID-19 surge; Clerks' offices statewide remain open
November 18, 2020 Media Advisory: Circuit courts in Maryland prepare for virtual adoptions as part of National Adoption Day
November 16, 2020 Media Advisory: Circuit Court for Montgomery County to honor adult drug court graduates with virtual graduation
November 13, 2020 Judge Ruth A. Jakubowski named circuit and county administrative judge
November 13, 2020 Judge Sherri D. Koch named District Administrative Judge for Montgomery County
November 12, 2020 Maryland Judiciary restricts operations to Phase III in response to COVID-19 surge; Clerks’ offices statewide remain open
November 5, 2020 Somerset County Circuit Court holds its first Adult Recovery Court graduation
November 5, 2020 Baltimore County Family Recovery Support Program celebrates National Recovery Month 2020
October 29, 2020 Do you use mdcourts.gov? The Judiciary wants to hear from you.
October 15, 2020 Maryland Judiciary announces 2020 Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest
September 29, 2020 Jury trials to resume in criminal and civil cases statewide, new video shows court preparations ahead of jurors’ return to service
September 14, 2020 Towson District courthouse reopens on October 13; Catonsville District courthouse, Walker Avenue, closes and relocates to the Rolling Cross Road Professional Park
September 10, 2020 Media Advisory: Maryland judges available for interviews on the resumption of jury trials
September 1, 2020 Maryland attorneys must pay the court-mandated annual assessment and file pro bono and IOLTA reports no later than September 10
August 28, 2020 Maryland Court of Appeals issues orders regarding the October 2020 remote bar examination and an option for the temporary supervised practice of law
August 28, 2020 Maryland Judiciary enters Phase IV of progressive reopening plan; All court operations resume except for jury trials
August 25, 2020 Maryland Court of Appeals receives comments on State Board of Law Examiners’ update regarding remote bar examination
August 25, 2020 Prince George’s County Truancy Reduction Court addresses technology gap and accessibility amid COVID-19
August 20, 2020 Maryland Court of Appeals seeks comment on State Board of Law Examiners’ update regarding remote bar examination
August 20, 2020 Judge Jeffrey S. Getty named Administrative Judge for Allegany County and the Fourth Judicial Circuit
July 31, 2020 Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge issues an Administrative Order Clarifying COVID-19 Health Measures in Courthouses and Judicial Branch Facilities
July 29, 2020 Wicomico County Circuit Court helps local couple to make their virtual wedding ceremony special
July 27, 2020 Judge Eric W. Schaffer named District Administrative Judge for Frederick and Washington Counties
July 17, 2020 Clerks’ offices prepare for Phase III of progressive reopening
July 16, 2020 A Look into Judge Zuberi Williams’ Internship Program at the Maryland Judiciary amid COVID-19
July 15, 2020 Maryland Court of Special Appeals judge finds a way to fulfill summer internship opportunities during COVID-19
July 15, 2020 Law Day 2020 becomes a virtual learning experience for students in Frederick County
July 7, 2020 Students from EXCEL Academy Public Charter School learn about the path to becoming a judge at virtual career day
July 2, 2020 Maryland Judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) supports remote mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) during COVID-19
June 25, 2020 Maryland Judiciary forms Committee on Equal Justice to address systemic inequalities
June 18, 2020 Juvenile courts in Maryland continue hearing cases during COVID-19
June 12, 2020 Maryland Judiciary shares stories of success amid COVID-19 in honor of National Drug Court Month | Week 5
June 11, 2020 Anne Arundel County couple weds on previously scheduled wedding date as Maryland courts start processing marriage licenses remotely
June 2, 2020 Maryland Judiciary shares stories of success amid COVID-19 in honor of National Drug Court Month | Week 4
May 28, 2020 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary to brief the Maryland House Judiciary Committee on the courts amid COVID-19
May 26, 2020 Maryland bar exam scheduled for July postponed, new dates tentatively scheduled for September
May 22, 2020 Maryland courts announce plan to gradually reopen through phased approach
May 21, 2020 Maryland Judiciary shares stories of success amid COVID-19 in honor of National Drug Court Month | Week 3
May 18, 2020 Appellate court case information now available on Maryland Judiciary Case Search
May 17, 2020 District Court in Baltimore County (temporary Towson Courthouse location) will be closed Monday, May 18, 2020
May 15, 2020 Maryland clerks of circuit courts begin remote processing of marriage licenses during COVID-19
May 14, 2020 Maryland Judiciary shares stories of success amid COVID-19 in honor of National Drug Court Month | Week 2
May 8, 2020 Scheduled Systems Outage - Saturday, May 9, 2020
May 7, 2020 Maryland Judiciary shares stories of success amid COVID-19 in honor of National Drug Court Month
May 7, 2020 Maryland Judiciary briefs Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee on the courts amid COVID-19
May 5, 2020 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary to brief Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee on the courts amid COVID-19
May 1, 2020 Scheduled Systems Outage - Sunday, May 3, 2020
April 17, 2020 Scheduled Systems Outage - Saturday, April 18, 2020
April 14, 2020 Media Advisory: New administrative orders guide trial courts on the release of incarcerated and imprisoned individuals, extend court closures through June 5
April 13, 2020 Media Advisory: Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera issues new administrative order regarding juveniles amid the COVID-19 public health emergency
April 6, 2020 Employee from the District Court in Prince George’s County tests positive for COVID-19
April 3, 2020 New orders address deadlines, jury service, and electronic filing amid COVID-19 health emergency
March 25, 2020 Maryland state courts extend court closures through May 1, continue to hear emergency court matters amid COVID-19
March 24, 2020 Howard County District Court employee tests positive for COVID-19
March 18, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Foreclosure and eviction cases will not move through the courts amid COVID-19
March 18, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Circuit courts in Maryland will process land record filings amid COVID-19
March 16, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Maryland state courts reduce staffing in courthouses, continue to hear emergency court matters
March 12, 2020 Maryland Judiciary Responds to Coronavirus (COVID-19): Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera
March 9, 2020 Media Advisory: Circuit Court for Calvert County celebrates Adult Treatment Court graduates
March 6, 2020 Coronavirus Update from the Maryland Judiciary
February 21, 2020 New changes to Maryland court rules for guardianship strengthen safeguards for vulnerable persons
February 21, 2020 Maryland courts put children first in new custody process
February 20, 2020 Judge H. James West named Charles County circuit administrative judge
January 27, 2020 Media Advisory: Prince George's County District Court honors adult drug court graduates
January 14, 2020 Media Advisory: Circuit Court for Somerset County celebrates first anniversary of adult recovery court
2019 News Releases/News Items
Date News Release/News Item
December 20, 2019 Maryland courts, court offices, and administrative offices will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
December 11, 2019 Circuit Court for Washington County reduces trial jury service to one week
December 6, 2019 Maryland Judiciary hosts young winners of 14th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest
December 5, 2019 Media Advisory: District Court to hold Schools in the Court program for Anne Arundel County students
December 4, 2019 Media Advisory: Baltimore City District Court Adult Drug Treatment Court Celebrates 25 Years
December 2, 2019 Media Advisory: Anne Arundel County District Court to honor Drug and DUI Court graduates
December 2, 2019 Media Advisory: Winners announced for Maryland Judiciary’s 14th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest
November 18, 2019 Towson District Courthouse scheduled to move to new Catonsville District Courthouse on January 6, 2020
November 18, 2019 Media Advisory: Circuit courts in Maryland celebrate adoptions as part of National Adoption Day
November 13, 2019 Media Advisory: Maryland’s highest court to welcome students from DJS facilities for oratorical contest
November 5, 2019 Media Advisory: Baltimore City Veterans Treatment Court celebrates fourth anniversary
October 29, 2019 State Law Library renamed in honor of Maryland native and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall
October 25, 2019 Media Advisory: Hearing set for Monday, October 28, 2019 for State of Maryland v. Jarrod Warren Ramos
October 23, 2019 Media Advisory: Jury selection, trial to begin for State of Maryland v. Jarrod Warren Ramos
October 23, 2019 Baltimore City District Court, Wabash Courthouse only, will be closed on Friday, October 25, due to the proximity of funeral services for Congressman Cummings
October 23, 2019 Media Advisory: Circuit Court for Calvert County celebrates Adult Treatment Court graduates
October 21, 2019 Media Advisory: District Court to hold Schools in the Court program for Anne Arundel County students
October 15, 2019 Media Advisory: Baltimore City District Court Re-Entry Project celebrates seventh graduating class
October 1, 2019 Media Advisory: State Law Library renaming ceremony to celebrate legacy of Maryland native and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall
September 23, 2019 Media Advisory: Prince George’s County District Court honors adult drug court graduates
September 23, 2019 Towson District Courthouse operations will temporarily move to new Catonsville courthouse location due to HVAC system repairs
September 18, 2019 Judge Audrey J. S. Carrión named Baltimore City circuit administrative judge
September 16, 2019 Maryland Judiciary asks students to create artwork to foster peaceful resolution of conflicts
August 26, 2019 Maryland attorneys must pay annual CPF assessment and file pro bono and IOLTA reports by September 10
July 18, 2019 Media Advisory: Adult Treatment Court graduates honored at Circuit Court for Calvert County
June 26, 2019 Maryland attorneys now being notified by email to pay CPF assessment and to file pro bono and IOLTA reports
June 25, 2019 Afternoon dockets canceled due to air conditioning unit failure in District Court for Anne Arundel County in Annapolis
June 25, 2019 Courts, court offices, and administrative offices will close Friday, July 5
June 13, 2019 New courthouse in Queen Anne’s County scheduled to open for business next week
June 13, 2019 Doors set to open on new Queen Anne’s County Circuit Courthouse in Centreville
May 30, 2019 Media Advisory: Prince George’s County District Court honors adult drug court graduates
May 22, 2019 Baltimore City District Court bail review hearing location changes
May 15, 2019 Circuit Court for Harford County now accepting qualified defendants for new adult drug court
May 10, 2019 Media Advisory: Fourth annual Courting Art Baltimore contest awards $20,000 in scholarships to city students
May 9, 2019 Maryland Judiciary reminds lawyers they must register with the Attorney Information System by June 1
May 9, 2019 Media Advisory: Howard County District Court celebrates drug court graduation during National Drug Court Month
May 1, 2019 Maryland Judiciary updates, digitizes guide to assist journalists covering Maryland’s courts
April 25, 2019 Media Advisory: Maryland Court of Appeals hosts Mock Trial State Championship
April 24, 2019 Media Advisory: Juror Appreciation Week kicks off at Harford County Circuit Court with a new jury assembly room
April 10, 2019 New caller ID ‘spoofing’ scam demands payments for violations
April 5, 2019 Media Advisory: Baltimore City District Court Re-Entry Project celebrates sixth graduating class
April 1, 2019 Media Advisory: Baltimore high school students' artwork unveiled during Courting Art Baltimore reception
March 28, 2019 Media Advisory: District Court to hold Schools in the Court program for Anne Arundel County students
March 25, 2019 Court of Special Appeals hears arguments at University of Baltimore School of Law
March 20, 2019 Judge Mark S. Chandlee named administrative judge of the Circuit Court for Calvert County
March 11, 2019 Deceptive letter uses court name and threatens to seize bank accounts of residents, Maryland Judiciary warns
February 22, 2019 Baltimore County courts launch electronic case management system
February 19, 2019 Media Advisory: Circuit Court for Calvert County to honor Adult Treatment Court graduates
February 8, 2019 Judicial Data Center Outage - Sunday, February 10
February 7, 2019 Media Advisory: District Court to hold Schools in the Court program for Anne Arundel County students
January 31, 2019 Media Advisory: Chief Judge Barbera to deliver State of the Judiciary Address to the Maryland General Assembly
January 29, 2019 Judge Fred S. Hecker named administrative judge of the Circuit Court for Carroll County
January 23, 2019 Conflict Resolution Day Art Contest winners meet with Chief Judge Barbera during special reception
2018 News Releases/News Items
Date News Release/News Item
December 26, 2018 New court rules refine court processes regarding guardianships of vulnerable Marylanders
December 20, 2018 Courts, court offices, and court administrative offices will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
December 18, 2018 New Maryland Rules shift pro bono and IOLTA reporting for attorneys to fiscal year cycle
December 14, 2018 Scheduled website maintenance
December 12, 2018 Media Advisory: Anne Arundel County District Court to honor Adult Drug and DUI Court graduates
December 11, 2018 Maryland lawyers donate 1.16 million hours of legal service to help state’s underserved
December 10, 2018 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary hosts participants from the 13th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Art Contest
December 4, 2018 Suzanne C. Johnson named clerk of the Maryland Court of Appeals
December 3, 2018 Media Advisory: Courts, court offices, and administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 5
November 28, 2018 Media Advisory: District Court to hold Schools in the Court program for Anne Arundel County students
November 26, 2018 Media Advisory: Howard County District Court to honor adult drug and DUI court graduates
November 15, 2018 Media Advisory: Circuit Courts in Maryland Celebrate National Adoption Day
November 13, 2018 Baltimore City Veterans Treatment Court celebrates graduates, three-year anniversary
November 8, 2018 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary hosts students from DJS facilities for oratorical contest
November 7, 2018 Media Advisory: Baltimore City Veterans Treatment Court celebrates graduates, three-year anniversary
November 1, 2018 Self-Help Center Provider Conference examines enhancing assistance for self-represented litigants
October 24, 2018 Baltimore City District Court honors fifth class of Re-Entry Project graduates
October 17, 2018 Media Advisory: Baltimore City District Court Re-Entry Project celebrates fifth graduating class
October 5, 2018 New Frederick self-help center first in state to provide assistance to self-represented litigants in both district and circuit courts
October 4, 2018 Brownie troop meets with Montgomery County circuit court judges
October 1, 2018 Maryland Judiciary offers new self-help video series on child custody, child welfare, and expungement
September 28, 2018 Media Advisory: Maryland Court Self-Help Center in Frederick celebrates grand opening
September 24, 2018 Judiciary contest promotes peacemaking through artwork
September 21, 2018 Judicial Data Center Outage - Sunday, September 23
September 13, 2018 Media Advisory: Frederick County Circuit Court to honor adult drug treatment court graduates
September 11, 2018 Judge William V. Tucker named Administrative Judge of Howard County Circuit Court
September 4, 2018 Worcester County launches pretrial supervision program for circuit and district courts
August 30, 2018 Law enforcement warns Maryland Judiciary of new jury duty scam
August 24, 2018 Judicial Data Center Outage - Sunday, August 26
August 23, 2018 Maryland Judiciary warns of new bench warrant scam
August 13, 2018 Anne Arundel County teachers visit appellate courts, meet COSA judges
August 10, 2018 Kent County Truancy Reduction Program helps high school senior earn her diploma
August 9, 2018 Howard County receives approval for new circuit courthouse
July 27, 2018 Newly launched veterans court helps former military service members on lower Eastern Shore
July 17, 2018 Attorney Grievance Commission names new chair of Peer Review Committee
June 27, 2018 Media Advisory: Frederick County Circuit Court to hold graduation for adult drug treatment court
June 21, 2018 Judicial Data Center Outage - Sunday, June 24
June 20, 2018 Media Advisory: Baltimore City District Court to celebrate adult drug treatment court graduation
June 20, 2018 Montgomery County students visit appellate courts, meet with COSA chief judge
June 14, 2018 Media Advisory: Wicomico County Circuit Court to hold graduation for adult drug treatment court program
June 13, 2018 Media Advisory: Calvert County Circuit Court | Drug Treatment Court Graduation
June 13, 2018 District Court in Dorchester County launches regional veterans treatment court
June 7, 2018 Media Advisory: District Court in Dorchester County to hold ceremony to celebrate grand opening of regional veterans treatment court
May 22, 2018 Baltimore City District Court bail review hearing location changes
May 18, 2018 Judicial Data Center Outage - Sunday, May 20
May 18, 2018 Third Annual “Courting Art Baltimore” Contest Awards Scholarships to City Students
May 17, 2018 Media Advisory: Anne Arundel County Circuit Court to hold ceremony for adult drug treatment court graduates
May 17, 2018 2018 Pretrial Summit Explores Alternatives to Pretrial Incarceration in Maryland
May 15, 2018 Media Advisory: Charles County Circuit Court to recognize graduates from family recovery court program
May 11, 2018 Media Advisory: Montgomery County Circuit Court to honor adult drug court graduates
May 8, 2018 Media Advisory: Anne Arundel County District Court to hold graduation for adult drug and DUI treatment court
May 7, 2018 Media Advisory: Howard County District Court to celebrate adult drug and DUI court graduation
May 3, 2018 Daisy troop meets with judge, gets inside look at courthouse
April 26, 2018 Media Advisory: Baltimore City District Court Re-Entry Project to hold graduation ceremony
April 19, 2018 Judicial Data Center Outage - Sunday, April 22
April 16, 2018 Maryland expands electronic case filing to North Central Maryland
April 16, 2018 Media Advisory: Maryland Court of Appeals hosts Mock Trial State Championship
April 2, 2018 Media Advisory: District Court to hold Schools in the Court program for Anne Arundel County students
March 30, 2018 New telephone scam has surfaced, Maryland Judiciary warns
March 28, 2018 Pilot program allows dogs to accompany child witnesses during testimony in Anne Arundel and Harford County Circuit Courts
March 26, 2018 Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera honored by Maryland Senate as a “First Citizen”
March 16, 2018 New bench warrant scam has surfaced, Maryland Judiciary warns
March 9, 2018 UB law students get on-site chance to witness COSA arguments
March 8, 2018 NOTICE: Updates made to Maryland Judiciary’s online court records database to reflect amendment to Maryland Rule 16-910
March 8, 2018 Judicial Data Center Outage - Sunday, March 11
March 6, 2018 Maryland Court of Appeals votes to adopt amendment to Maryland Rule 16-910
March 5, 2018 NOTICE: Meeting scheduled pertaining to Maryland Rule 16-910
February 26, 2018 Judge Michael J. Stamm named administrative judge of St. Mary’s County Circuit Court
February 20, 2018 Maryland lawyers donate more than 1 million hours of legal service to help state’s underserved
February 15, 2018 Anne Arundel County District Court makes the courtroom a classroom for local students
February 9, 2018 Media Advisory: Anne Arundel County District Court to host high school students for the Schools in the Court program
February 8, 2018 New pilot program designed to assist, comfort children during witness testimony
February 7, 2018 Maryland Judiciary launches newly redesigned website
February 5, 2018 Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake’s Lower Shore Career Development Center honors adult drug treatment court program
February 5, 2018 Media Advisory: Courthouse Dog and Child Witness Pilot Program
January 24, 2018 Judiciary’s redesigned website to launch
January 17, 2018 Videos explain District Court of Maryland rent court process for tenants and landlords
January 10, 2018 Maryland Bar Foundation honors Judge George Lipman for work with disadvantaged
January 5, 2018 Maryland Judiciary names new Chief Information Officer
January 4, 2018 Judicial Data Center Outage - Sunday, January 7, 2018
January 3, 2018 New report highlights services for people who come to Maryland’s courts without an attorney
January 2, 2018 Judge Dino Flores Named District Administrative Judge in Frederick County
2017 News Releases/News Items
Date News Release/News Item
December 21, 2017 New court rules regarding guardianships of vulnerable Marylanders go into effect January 1
December 21, 2017 Judiciary Honors Students for Promoting Peace Through Artwork
December 15, 2017 Baltimore City District Court Honors Re-Entry Project Graduates
December 14, 2017 Court of Appeals Hosts Youth Conference
December 8, 2017 Phase II of construction on Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building set to begin next week
December 5, 2017 Judicial Data Center Outage - Thursday, December 7, 2017
December 5, 2017 Court of Appeals Hosts United States Naval Academy Midshipmen
November 30, 2017 Pretrial Pilot Program to Launch in Baltimore County
November 29, 2017 Maryland Judiciary Hosts Oratorical Contest for Youths from DJS Facilities
November 28, 2017 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary Hosts Students Who Help Promote Peace Through Artwork
November 27, 2017 Courts Celebrate National Adoption Day
November 27, 2017 Media Advisory: Making the Transition from Defendants to Job-Holders -- Baltimore City District Court Re-Entry Project Celebrates Graduates
November 22, 2017 District Court Helps Anne Arundel County High School Students Learn about Choices and Consequences
November 20, 2017 Maryland Court of Appeals Accepts Recommendation to Adopt Uniform Bar Examination
November 9, 2017 Media Advisory: Circuit Courts in Maryland Celebrate National Adoption Day
November 9, 2017 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary Hosts Youths from DJS Facilities for Oratorical Contest
November 6, 2017 Media Advisory: Howard County District Court Celebrates Adult Drug/DUI Court Graduation
November 3, 2017 Media Advisory: High School Students Visit Court to Learn About Law, Choices, Mistakes and Consequences
November 3, 2017 Judiciary Releases Report on Impact of Bail Rule
November 1, 2017 Scheduled Systems Outage - Sunday, November 5, 2017
October 30, 2017 Anne Arundel County High School Students Learn About Mistakes and Consequences at District Court
October 16, 2017 Maryland Judiciary Expands Electronic Case Filing to Western Maryland
October 12, 2017 Maryland Court of Special Appeals Holds Oral Arguments at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
October 11, 2017 Scheduled Systems Outage - Friday, October 13, 2017 - Sunday, October 15, 2017
October 10, 2017 Maryland Court of Appeals Releases Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) Advisory Committee Report and Invites Comment
October 6, 2017 Media Advisory: Anne Arundel County High School Students Visit Court to Learn About Mistakes and Consequences
October 4, 2017 Maryland Judiciary Receives Award for Electronic Land Records System
September 28, 2017 Judge Keith A. Baynes Named Second Judicial Circuit Administrative Judge
September 22, 2017 Maryland Judiciary Opens New Walk-In Center to Provide Free Legal Help for Civil Cases
September 19, 2017 Judiciary Walk-In Center to Provide Free Legal Help in Baltimore
September 12, 2017 Student Art Contest Focuses on Resolving Conflicts
August 11, 2017 Lonise Bias, Mother of Len Bias, to Address Graduates of Prince George’s County District Court’s Adult Drug Court
August 7, 2017 Court of Appeals Hosts Prince George’s County Students
August 2, 2017 Maryland State Law Library Director Receives National Public Service Award
July 28, 2017 Judge Brian D. Shockley Named Administrative Judge for Worcester County Circuit Court
July 10, 2017 Important Update to the MDEC Policies and Procedures Manual
July 6, 2017 Baltimore City Circuit Court Launches Mediation Pilot Program
July 3, 2017 Charles County Circuit Court Celebrates Role in Helping Families Impacted by Substance Abuse
June 22, 2017 Lydia E. Lawless Named Bar Counsel for Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland
June 20, 2017 Baltimore City Circuit Court Adult Drug Treatment Participants Celebrate New Start
June 15, 2017 Media Advisory: Charles County Circuit Court Holds Celebration for Family Recovery Court Program
June 14, 2017 Maryland Judiciary Expands Electronic Case Filing to Southern Maryland
June 8, 2017 Scheduled Systems Outage - Friday, June 9, 2017 - Monday, June 12, 2017
June 8, 2017 Judge Robert A. Greenberg Named Sixth Judicial Circuit Administrative Judge
June 6, 2017 Anne Arundel County District Court’s 20th Drug/DUI Treatment Court Graduation Marks New Beginning for Participants
May 31, 2017 Media Advisory: Maryland Court of Special Appeals to Hear Oral Arguments - Adnan Syed v. State of Maryland and State of Maryland v. Adnan Syed
May 23, 2017 Media Advisory: Baltimore City Circuit Court Honors Adult Drug Treatment Court Graduates
May 22, 2017 Judge Pamila J. Brown Named District Administrative Judge for Carroll and Howard Counties
May 19, 2017 Judge Patricia L. Mitchell Named District Administrative Judge for Montgomery County
May 8, 2017 Media Advisory: Anne Arundel County District Court Celebrates 20th Drug/DUI Treatment Court Graduation
May 8, 2017 The "We Care" Standard – Clerk of Court for the Prince George’s County Circuit Court
April 28, 2017 The Park School Wins 2017 Mock Trial State Championship
April 20, 2017 Media Advisory: Maryland Court of Appeals Hosts Mock Trial State Championship
April 20, 2017 Judicial Data Center Outage - Saturday, April 22, 2017
April 13, 2017 Media Advisory: “Courting Art Baltimore” Returns for Second Year to Strengthen Relationship between Courts and Community
April 10, 2017 District Court Helps Anne Arundel County High School Students Learn About Mistakes and Consequences
April 4, 2017 Montgomery College Students Visit Court of Appeals
March 31, 2017 Midshipmen Visit the Court of Appeals
March 31, 2017 Media Advisory: High School Students Learn About Mistakes and Consequences in Anne Arundel County District Court
March 23, 2017 Maryland Judiciary Launches Comprehensive Attorney Information Database
March 13, 2017 Groundbreaking for New Baltimore County District Courthouse
March 10, 2017 Media Advisory: Groundbreaking for the New Catonsville Courthouse
March 9, 2017 Advisory Committee to Maryland Court of Appeals Schedules Public Hearing on Feasibility of Uniform Bar Exam
March 6, 2017 New Baltimore City District Court Re-Entry Project Helps Ex-Offenders Find Jobs
March 6, 2017 Judiciary Hosts Youth Conference
March 3, 2017 Judiciary Hosts Students at Maryland’s Appellate Courts
February 27, 2017 New Harford County District Court Program Fights Opioid Dependency
February 22, 2017 District Court Becomes a Classroom
February 13, 2017 Media Advisory: Anne Arundel High School Students Learn About Law, Choices, and Consequences During Court Visit
February 7, 2017 Maryland Court of Appeals Approves Changes to Rules Regarding Pre-Trial Release
February 7, 2017 Maryland Judiciary’s Self-Help Centers Recognized by American Bar Association
February 3, 2017 Circuit Court for Queen Anne’s County to be Featured in Lead Up to Super Bowl
January 23, 2017 Remembering Judge Aaron A. Baer
January 13, 2017 Judge H. Jack Price, Jr., Named District Administrative Judge for Allegany and Garrett Counties
January 10, 2017 Judge Lisa A. Hall Johnson Named District Administrative Judge for Prince George’s County
January 5, 2017 Maryland Court of Special Appeals Celebrates 50 Years
January 4, 2017 Scheduled Systems Maintenance - Saturday, January 7
2016 News Releases/News Items
Date News Release/News Item
December 16, 2016 Judges Mentor Students in Civics
December 15, 2016 Judiciary Honors Young Artists for Promoting Peace
December 12, 2016 Maryland Judiciary Expands MDEC and Electronic Filing to Lower Eastern Shore
December 9, 2016 Media Advisory:  Maryland’s Chief Judge Congratulates Young Peacemakers
December 8, 2016 Marilyn Bentley Named Clerk of Baltimore City Circuit Court
December 8, 2016 Judges to Mentor Washington County Students on Civics
December 8, 2016 Judges Mentor Students on Civics
December 1, 2016 New Email Scam Targets Attorneys
November 23, 2016 Media Advisory: Judges to Mentor Montgomery County Students on Civics
November 21, 2016 Judge Brett W. Wilson Named First Judicial Circuit Administrative Judge
November 17, 2016 Media Advisory: Circuit Courts in Maryland Celebrate National Adoption Day
November 11, 2016 Baltimore City District Court Celebrates First Anniversary of Veterans Treatment Docket
November 9, 2016 Media Advisory: High School Students Learn about Courts, Consequences, and Choices
November 3, 2016 New Jury Service Scam Has Surfaced, Maryland Judiciary Warns
October 18, 2016 Land Records E-Recording System Goes Live in Howard County
October 17, 2016 Judge W. Timothy Finan Named Fourth Judicial Circuit Administrative Judge; Judge Daniel P. Dwyer Named Washington County Circuit Court Administrative Judge
October 13, 2016 Scheduled Systems Upgrade Oct. 15, from 4 p.m. to Midnight
October 11, 2016 Media Advisory: High School Students Come to Court to Learn about Mistakes and Consequences
October 11, 2016 Maryland Judiciary Expands Language Resources
September 23, 2016 Maryland Judiciary Opens New Walk-In Center to Provide Free Legal Help for Civil Cases
September 21, 2016 Baltimore City Circuit Court Celebrates Adult Drug Treatment Court Graduation
September 20, 2016 Media Advisory: Judiciary Walk-In Center to Offer Free Legal Help on Eastern Shore
September 12, 2016 Maryland Courts Ask Students to Help Promote Peace
August 29, 2016 Maryland Court of Appeals Meets Its Standard for Third Consecutive Year
August 24, 2016 Maryland Judiciary Partners with the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service to Produce Videos for Maryland Homeowners
July 25, 2016 Maryland Judge Addresses International Law Conference in South America
July 21, 2016 Media Advisory:Pre-Trial Proceedings Begin for State of Maryland v. Garrett Miller on July 27, 2016
July 20, 2016 President Barack Obama Nominates Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera to the State Justice Institute Board of Directors
July 19, 2016 Judge K. Christy Holt Chesser Named District Administrative Judge for Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties
July 18, 2016 Judge Dorothy J. Wilson Named District Administrative Judge for Baltimore County
July 15, 2016 Maryland Judiciary Expands Electronic Case Filing to Upper Eastern Shore
June 28, 2016 Media Advisory: Pre-Trial Proceedings Begin for State of Maryland v. Brian Rice on July 5, 2016
June 24, 2016 Prince George’s County Circuit Court Celebrates Reunification of Families
June 3, 2016 Circuit Court for Prince George’s County Opens Family Justice Center
June 1, 2016 Media Advisory: Pre-Trial Proceedings Begin for State of Maryland v. Caesar Goodson on June 6, 2016
May 19, 2016 Maryland Ranked Among Top in Nation for Providing Access to Justice
May 17, 2016 Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse to Reopen Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at 8:30 a.m.
May 16, 2016 “Courting Art Baltimore” Strengthens Relationship between Courts and the Community
May 10, 2016 Media Advisory: Anne Arundel County District Court Celebrates Drug/DUI Treatment Court Graduation
May 6, 2016 Media Advisory: Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., Courthouse Remains Closed;Fire Damage Restoration Efforts Continue; Services Available at Courthouse East
May 4, 2016 Media Advisory: Pre-Trial Proceedings Begin for State of Maryland v. Edward Nero on May 10, 2016
April 29, 2016 Media Advisory: Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., Courthouse Scheduled to Open May 9, 2016;Fire Damage Restoration Efforts Underway; Services Available at Courthouse East
April 27, 2016 Media Advisory: Fire Damage Forces Closure of Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., Courthouse in Baltimore City for Remainder of the Week; Services Available at Courthouse East
April 27, 2016 Media Advisory: Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., Courthouse Closed Due to a Fire;Services to be Provided at Courthouse East
April 18, 2016 Pre-Trial Motions Hearing for State of Maryland v. Edward Nero and State of Maryland v. Brian Rice on April 20, 2016
April 15, 2016 Maryland Court of Appeals Hosts Mock Trial State Championship
April 12, 2016 Baltimore City Circuit Court Launches Redesigned Website
April 6, 2016 Media Advisory: High School Students Visit Court to Learn about Mistakes and Consequences
April 5, 2016 Military Order of World Wars Lauds Chief Judge
March 24, 2016 New Court Lawsuit Scam Has Surfaced, Maryland Judiciary Warns
March 16, 2016 Media Advisory: Trial Dates Set for State of Maryland v. Edward Nero, Caesar Goodson, Brian Rice, Garrett Miller, William Porter, and Alicia White
March 8, 2016 Media Advisory: Maryland Court of Appeals Issues Orders for State of Maryland v. Brian Rice, State of Maryland v. Edward Nero, State of Maryland v. Garrett Miller, and Alicia White and Caesar Goodson v. State of Maryland
February 25, 2016 Media Advisory: Maryland Court of Appeals Hears Oral Arguments for State of Maryland v. Brian Rice, State of Maryland v. Edward Nero, State of Maryland v. Garrett Miller, and Alicia White and Caesar Goodson v. State of Maryland
February 16, 2016 Media Advisory:  Pre-Trial Proceedings Begin for State of Maryland v. Edward Nero on February 19, 2016
February 8, 2016 Media Advisory: District Court Program Helps High School Students Learn about Choices and Consequences
January 29, 2016 Judge Julie R. Stevenson Solt Named Administrative Judge for Frederick County Circuit Court
January 28, 2016 Media Advisory: Post-Conviction Proceedings for State of Maryland v. Adnan Syed to be held on February 3, 4, and 5, 2016
January 20, 2016 Maryland Judiciary Releases New Self-Help Videos
January 14, 2016 Media Advisory:Pre-Trial Motions Hearing for State of Maryland v. Alicia White, Edward Nero, Garrett Miller, and Brian Riceon January 20, 2016
2015 News Releases/News Items
Date News Release/News Item
December 28, 2015 Media Advisory:Pre-Trial Proceedings Begin for State of Maryland v. Caesar Goodson on January 6, 2016
December 22, 2015 Media Advisory: New Trial Date Scheduled for State of Maryland v. William Porter
December 21, 2015 Chief Judge Honors Young Artists for Peace
December 15, 2015 New Rules Concerning Briefs Filed in Maryland’s Appellate Courts Take Effect January 1
December 9, 2015 New Mobile App Improves Access to Justice
December 1, 2015 Media Advisory:Jury Selection Continues and Trial Begins for State of Maryland v. William Porter on December 2, 2015
November 25, 2015 Media Advisory: Judges Bring Civics to Carroll County Students in Classroom
November 23, 2015 Jury Selection for State of Maryland v. William Porter on November 30, 2015
November 20, 2015 Petition for Expungement of Records (CC-DC-CR-072) - Revised
November 19, 2015 Media Advisory:Pre-Trial Motions Hearing for State of Maryland v. William Porteron November 24, 2015
November 17, 2015 Maryland Judiciary Hosts Youths from DJS Facilities for Oratorical Contest
November 13, 2015 Circuit Courts in Maryland Celebrate National Adoption Day
November 13, 2015 Judiciary Holds Reception to Honor Young Artists for Peace
November 13, 2015 Judge J. Barry Hughes Named Administrative Judge for Carroll County Circuit Court
November 10, 2015 Media Advisory: High School Students Visit Court to Learn about Mistakes and Consequences
November 10, 2015 Baltimore City District Court Expands Veterans Treatment Docket
November 4, 2015 Media Advisory: Judges Join Wicomico County Students in Classroom
October 30, 2015 Maryland Courts Self-Help Center Expands Free Services to the Public
October 19, 2015 New Circuit and County Administrative Judges Named
October 9, 2015 Baltimore City District Court Begins First Veterans Treatment Docket
October 8, 2015 Media Advisory: High School Students Visit Court to Learn about Mistakes and Consequences
October 8, 2015 Media Advisory: State of Maryland v. Caesar Goodson, Edward Nero, Garrett Miller, Brian Rice, Alicia White, and William Porter - Pre-trial Motions Hearings Scheduled October 13, 2015, and October 14, 2015
October 6, 2015 Kent County District Court Expands Courtroom Hours
September 29, 2015 Media Advisory: New Trial Dates Set for State of Maryland v. Caesar Goodson, Edward Nero, Garrett Miller, Brian Rice, Alicia White, and William Porter
September 25, 2015 Judiciary Earns National Excellence Award for Statistical Reporting
September 25, 2015 Media Advisory: Scheduling Hearing to be Held on September 29, 2015, for State of Maryland v. Caesar Goodson, Edward Nero, Garrett Miller, Brian Rice, Alicia White, and William Porter
September 15, 2015 Judiciary Hosts Student Art Contest to Promote Peacemaking
September 14, 2015 Judge Bonnie G. Schneider Named Administrative Judge for District Court in Upper Eastern Shore
August 26, 2015 Media Advisory: State of Maryland v. Caesar Goodson, Edward Nero, Garrett Miller, Brian Rice, Alicia White, and William Porter - Pre-trial Motions Hearings Scheduled September 2, 2015, and September 10, 2015
July 30, 2015 Maryland Judiciary Expands Electronic Case Filing in Anne Arundel County
July 16, 2015 Judge S. James Sarbanes Named Administrative Judge for Wicomico County Circuit Court
July 14, 2015 Maryland Judiciary Warns of New Court Case and Warrant Scam
July 7, 2015 Revised Maryland Rules Provide for Waiving Prepayment of Court Costs
July 2, 2015 Judiciary Improves Access for People Needing Interpreters in Court
June 26, 2015 Maryland Judiciary Warns of New Jury Duty Scam
June 25, 2015 New Cost Schedules Effective July 1, 2015
June 12, 2015 Uniform Subpoena Form to be Available Statewide from Maryland Judiciary starting July 1, 2015
June 9, 2015 Media Advisory:Walk-In Center Offers Free Legal Help at Prince George’s County District Court
May 29, 2015 Montgomery County Circuit Court Launches Updated Jury Management System
May 26, 2015 Public/Media Protocol Order - District Court in Baltimore City
May 22, 2015 Baltimore City Police Officers' Hearings to Take Place in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City on July 2, 2015
May 5, 2015 Circuit Court for Prince George’s County to Honor Local Veterans
April 29, 2015 More Court of Special Appeals Opinions Now Available Online
April 29, 2015 Media Advisory: Baltimore City District Court, Hargrove Courthouse, Open for Bail Review Onlyon Wednesday, April 29, 2015
April 20, 2015 Maryland Court of Appeals Hosts Mock Trial State Championship
April 6, 2015 Media Advisory: High School Students Visit Court to Learn about Mistakes and Consequences
March 18, 2015 New Rule Changes "Masters" to "Magistrates"
March 12, 2015 Lavinia G. Alexander Named Clerk of Baltimore City Circuit Court
March 11, 2015 Maryland’s Chief Judge Appoints Chief of Staff
March 4, 2015 Media Advisory: Judges Join Caroline County Students in Classroom
February 27, 2015 Judge Laura S. Kiessling Named Administrative Judge for Anne Arundel County and Fifth Judicial Circuit
February 27, 2015 Media Advisory: Prince George’s County Courts' Operation Plan
February 26, 2015 Media Alert:Clarence Mitchell Courthouse Closed due to Water Main Break; Services Provided at Courthouse East
February 24, 2015 Media Advisory: Prince George’s County Courts Finalize Operation Plans While Repairs Continue at Upper Marlboro Courthouse
February 23, 2015 Media Advisory: Prince George’s County Circuit Court to Open Tuesday, February 24; District Court Continues Operations at Hyattsville Location
February 22, 2015 Media Advisory: Prince George's County Courthouse in Upper Marlboro Closed
February 20, 2015 Media Advisory: Cancellation - Grand Opening of Self-Help Center in Prince George’s County District Court
February 20, 2015 Media Advisory: Baltimore City Circuit Court for Monday, February 23, 2015
February 19, 2015 Media Advisory: Prince George's County Courthouse in Upper Marlboro Closed
February 19, 2015 Media Advisory:Opening Feb. 23 - Walk-In Center to Offer Free Legal Help in Prince George’s County District Court
February 6, 2015 Media Advisory: Chief Judge to Deliver State of the Judiciary Address to General Assembly
February 5, 2015 Media Advisory - Opening Feb. 23: Walk-In Center to Offer Free Legal Help in Prince George’s County District Court
January 23, 2015 Judge Carr Returns to Bench Full Time; Judge Eaves Named Harford County Circuit Court Administrative Judge
January 13, 2015 Media Advisory:Maryland Court of Special Appeals Responds to Adnan Syed v. State Appeal
2014 News Releases/News Items
Date News Release/News Item
December 23, 2014 Judge Charles J. Peters to Head Baltimore Circuit Court’s Criminal Division
December 9, 2014 Baltimore City District Court Celebrates Newest Drug Treatment Court Graduates
December 5, 2014 Media Advisory:District Court of Maryland’s Towson Courthouse Closing Early Today
November 25, 2014 Judiciary Warns Public to Beware of “Court” Scams
November 24, 2014 Judges Help Bring Civics to Charles County High School Students
November 14, 2014 Young Artists Honored for Peace-making Efforts
November 12, 2014 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary Hosts Youths from DJS Facilities for Essay Contest
November 10, 2014 Media Advisory: Judiciary Holds Reception to Honor Young Artists for Peace
November 7, 2014 Media Advisory: Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Address Changes
November 7, 2014 Media Advisory: Circuit Courts in Maryland Celebrate “Happiest Day in Court” during National Adoption Day
November 6, 2014 Media Advisory: High School Students Get an Up-Close Look at Courtroom Proceedings
November 3, 2014 Baltimore City District Court Names New Locations for Bail Review Hearings
October 30, 2014 Land Records E-recording Pilot to Launch in Baltimore County
October 22, 2014 Media Advisory: Maryland Judges Gather for Statewide Meeting
October 10, 2014 Maryland Access to Justice Commission Names Fourth Annual Awards Program Winners
October 7, 2014 Prince George's County Circuit Court Celebrates Drug Court's 10th Anniversary
October 1, 2014 Media Advisory: Judges Help Bring Civics to Worcester High School Students
September 23, 2014 Hyattsville District Court Hosts Maryland’s Chief Judge
September 19, 2014 Maryland’s Chief Judge Visits Baltimore County District Court Locations
September 17, 2014 Somerset County District Court Visited by Maryland’s Chief Judge
September 15, 2014 Maryland Judiciary Creates Access to Justice Department
September 5, 2014 Judiciary Contest for Young Artists Helps Promote Peacemaking
September 5, 2014 Media Advisory: Judiciary Holds First-Ever LGBTQ Foster Youth Summit
August 15, 2014 Public Alert: Beware of “Court” Scams
August 6, 2014 Worcester County District Court Visited by Maryland’s Chief Judge
July 23, 2014 Media Advisory: Information About Jury Trial in State of Maryland v. Joseph L. Walker
July 18, 2014 Judiciary Now Offering E-filing Educational Sessions
July 9, 2014 Caroline and Talbot County Courts Meet With Chief Judge
June 30, 2014 Worcester County Circuit Court Welcomes Chief Judge
June 23, 2014 Baltimore City District Court Hosts Visit from Chief Judges
June 19, 2014 Nominees Sought for Access to Justice Awards - Awards honor outstanding service to improve access in Maryland courts
June 5, 2014 Media Advisory: Baltimore City District Court Welcomes “Matrix” Actor Harry Lennix to Help Celebrate Drug Court’s 20th Anniversary
June 5, 2014 Judge Tiffany Hanna Anderson Appointed Administrative Judge for Prince George’s County District Court
May 28, 2014 Media Advisory: Anne Arundel County District Court Celebrates Drug/DUI Treatment Court Graduation
May 22, 2014 Maryland District Court Launches Appointed Attorneys Program to Assist Low Income Marylanders
May 15, 2014 Howard and Carroll County District Courts Host Visit from Chief Judge
May 9, 2014 Dorchester and Wicomico Courts Host Visit from Chief Judge
May 8, 2014 Do You Need a Lawyer? New Judiciary Videos Have Answers
May 2, 2014 Judiciary Warns of “Jury Duty” Telephone Scam
May 1, 2014 Judiciary Warns of “Jury Duty” Telephone Scam
May 1, 2014 Local Veterans Honored by Circuit Court for Prince George’s County
April 24, 2014 Kent and Queen Anne’s Courts Welcome Maryland’s Chief Judge
April 21, 2014 Media Advisory: Maryland Court of Appeals Hosts Mock Trial State Championship
April 14, 2014 Judge John P. Morrissey Named Maryland District Court Chief Judge
March 31, 2014 High School Students Get an Up-Close Look at Courtroom Proceedings
March 26, 2014 Judges Help Montgomery County High School Students Learn about the Law
March 18, 2014 Media Advisory: Investiture for S. James Sarbanes to the Circuit Court for Wicomico County
February 27, 2014 Media Advisory: Judges Help Bring Civics to Baltimore High School Students
January 23, 2014 Maryland’s Chief Judge Appoints Chief of Staff
January 2, 2014 Judge Keith Baynes Named to Lead Cecil County Circuit Court
2013 News Releases/News Items
Date News Release/News Item
December 30, 2013 Media Advisory: Judiciary Warns of False “Court Case” Email Scam
December 27, 2013 Judge Althea M. Handy Heads Civil Docket for Baltimore City Circuit Court
December 17, 2013 Media Advisory: Judiciary Helps Bring Civics to Baltimore High School Students
December 12, 2013 Harford County Courts Visited by Maryland’s Chief Judge
December 11, 2013 Cecil County Courts Welcome Maryland’s Chief Judge
December 4, 2013 Maryland’s New Chief Judge Visits Charles County Courts
December 4, 2013 Maryland’s New Chief Judge Visits Prince George’s County District Court
December 2, 2013 State Task Force Begins Study of Civil Right to Counsel for Marylanders
November 18, 2013 Media Advisory: Maryland Judiciary Hosts Youths from DJS Facilities for Essay Contest
November 18, 2013 Media Advisory: Circuit Courts in Maryland Celebrate National Adoption Day
November 14, 2013 Maryland’s New Chief Judge Visits St. Mary’s and Calvert County Courts
November 8, 2013 Media Advisory: Judiciary Helps Bring Civics to Allegany County High School Students
November 6, 2013 Videos Provide Tips for People Representing Themselves in Court
November 5, 2013 Media Advisory: Judiciary Helps Bring Civics to Howard County High School Students
November 1, 2013 Media Advisory: High School Students Learn about Life Choices in Anne Arundel County District Court
October 30, 2013 Maryland’s New Chief Judge Visits Allegany, Garrett, Frederick, and Washington County Courts
October 17, 2013 Media Advisory: Judiciary Holds Reception to Honor Young Artists for Peace
September 27, 2013 Judge Barbara Baer Waxman Named as Administrative Judge for District Court of Maryland, Baltimore City
September 27, 2013 Judge Paul A. Hackner to lead Circuit Courts for Anne Arundel, Carroll, and Howard counties
September 16, 2013 Maryland Judiciary Celebrates Constitution Day; Students Invited to Explore and Learn Online
September 12, 2013 New Circuit Administrative Judges Named
September 5, 2013 Judiciary Seeks Young Artists’ Entries for Peacemaking Art Contest
September 3, 2013 Greg Hilton Named Clerk of Maryland Court of Special Appeals
July 24, 2013 Chief Judge Barbera Appoints Pamela Harris to Serve as Maryland State Court Administrator
July 11, 2013 New Judiciary Rules Help Protect Private Information in Court Documents
May 23, 2013 Media Advisory: Anne Arundel County District Court Celebrates Drug/DUI Treatment Court Graduation
0023 News Releases/News Items
Date News Release/News Item
October 13, 0023 Media Advisory: Circuit Court for Baltimore City’s Adult Drug Treatment Court celebrates graduation