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Courts closed for New Year's Day

Maryland’s courts, court offices, and court administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year's Day. Court holidays.

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Maryland Judiciary to launch new Case Search & Record Portal

The Maryland Judiciary will be implementing the new Maryland Judiciary Case Search & Record Portal on January 9, 2026. The new portal will redesign and integrate the existing Maryland Case Search and the Maryland Judiciary Record Search. Read more.

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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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Call or chat with a lawyer who can help you represent yourself in your civil case. 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday. Read more.

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