Frequently Asked Questions
Other Questions
Note: These frequently asked questions are found on the Maryland Judiciary's website. For more details, please follow this link
to their website.
What is the Maryland Code?
Can I check to see if an attorney is licensed to practice in Maryland?
How do I file a complaint against an attorney?
Can I check to see if an attorney has been disciplined?
Does the Judiciary provide attorney referrals?
What legal help is available if I can't afford to hire an attorney?
What is bail?
Who can post bail for me?
How does a person post bail?
Who handles bankruptcy cases?
Where do I go to obtain copies of birth/marriage/death certificates?
Where can I go for information on child support?
Where do I file a civil claim?
Complaints: About a Judge
Complaints: About an Attorney
Complaints: About a Case
What are the court fees?
Do the courts provide relief from paying filing fees and court costs?
Can I find court records online?
What should I know about appearing in court?
How should I dress for my court appearance?
How do I address the Judge?
Can I bring my child to court?
How do I file a criminal complaint?
Criminal Defendant Brochure
What court will hear the case?
How do I check my criminal history?
How do I check the criminal history of someone other than myself?
Does Maryland have a sex offender registry?
Where do I file for divorce?
How long must I be legally separated before I can file for divorce?
Where can I obtain forms and more information on divorce?
How long is the legal divorce process?
What can I do the ease the financial burden of the divorce process?
Domestic Violence Website
What is a Peace or Protective Order?
How do I file for portection from domestic violence?
What is am emergency evaluation?
How do I obtain an emergency evaluation?
What is an expungement?
How can I become a spoken language interpreter for the courts?
Will I be paid while I serve on a jury?
How can I obtain legal advice?
What are pro bono services?
What advice can a court clerk give?
Where can I obtain a marriage license?
Is there a waiting period before I can get married?
Can I get married in the courthouse?
What are the state marriage age requirements?
What is mediaton?
How do I go about getting my name changed?
What are the Maryland Rules of Procedure?
How do I obtain a transcript or recording of my trial?
Verdicts
What are the rights of a victim of a crime?
Where do I go to obtain wills/probate information?
What happens if I get a subpoena to appear as a witness?
What should I do ifI am unable to appear on the scheduled date?
Circuit Court for Calvert County
Kathy P. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court
Disclaimer
The office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is committed to serving the citizens of Maryland. Every effort is made to provide accurate information and assistance regarding matters that are important to you. Please be advised, however, that we are prohibited by law from rendering legal advice.
Responses to these frequently asked questions should not be considered legal advice and may not be applicable to your individual circumstances. Our intent is only to offer you procedural information, refererences to potential applicable Rules or Statutes, and to possibly provide you with knowledge regarding additional sources where legal information can be found.
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by the Calvert County Clerk's Office and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of the Calvert County Clerk's Office. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. FOR LEGAL ADVICE, YOU MUST CONSULT AN ATTORNEY.
Notice: These questions represent some of those most frequently asked to the Calvert County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. For questions regarding matters in other circuit courts, please contact that court directly. For District Court or Traffic matters, please see the information located on the Judiciary website: www.mdcourts.gov - click on District Court or contact your local District Court.
For legal advice, you must consult an attorney.
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The office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is committed to serving the citizens of Maryland. Every effort is made to provide accurate information and assistance regarding matters that are important to you. Please be advised, however, that we are prohibited by law from rendering legal advice.
Responses to these frequently asked questions should not be considered legal advice and may not be applicable to your individual circumstances. Our intent is only to offer you procedural information, refererences to potential applicable Rules or Statutes, and to possibly provide you with knowledge regarding additional sources where legal information can be found.
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by the Calvert County Clerk's Office and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of the Calvert County Clerk's Office. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. FOR LEGAL ADVICE, YOU MUST CONSULT AN ATTORNEY.
Notice: These questions represent some of those most frequently asked to the Calvert County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. For questions regarding matters in other circuit courts, please contact that court directly. For District Court or Traffic matters, please see the information located on the Judiciary website: www.mdcourts.gov - click on District Court or contact your local District Court.
For legal advice, you must consult an attorney.
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