FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2020

 

Government Relations and Public Affairs
187 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
410-260-1488

 

Media Advisory:
New administrative orders guide trial courts on the release of incarcerated and imprisoned individuals, extend court closures through June 5

On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera issued two new administrative orders regarding COVID-19.

 The first order guides the response of the trial courts in Maryland as it relates to those individuals that are incarcerated or imprisoned. Read the full order here

 The second order amends the administrative order expanding and extending statewide Judiciary restrictions on court operations due to COVID-19 and closes the courts to the public with limited exceptions for certain emergency court matters through June 5, 2020. Read the full order here

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Nadine Maeser
Public Information Officer
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Terri Charles
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