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Administration and Expansion of Maryland Electronic Courts Statewide 05-08-24
Administrative Order on the Supreme Court of Maryland Sitting Temporarily Outside of the City of Annapolis 03-02-23
Administration and Expansion of Maryland Electronic Courts Statewide 10-17-22
Concerning the Orientation on Initial Assignment or Appointment as Juvenile Judge or Magistrate 10-04-22
Administrative Order on the Conference of Orphans' Court Judges and Establishing Orientation Requirements for New Orphans' Court Judges 08-24-22
Continuing Education of Judges, Magistrates, and Commissioners 08-24-22
Administration and Expansion of Maryland Electronic Courts Statewide 04-27-22
Sixth Amended Administrative Order on Lifting the Statewide Suspension of Jury Trials and Maintaining Grand Juries 03-01-22
Twelfth Amended Administrative Order on the Suspension During the COVID-19 Emergency of Foreclosures, Evictions, and Other Ejectments Involving Residences 03-01-22
Twelfth Revised Administrative Order on the Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines Related to the Initiation of Matters and Certain Statutory and Rules Deadlines in Pending Matters 03-01-22
Fifth Amended Administrative Order Expanding Statewide Judiciary Operations in Light of the COVID-19 Emergency 03-01-22
Fourth Amended Administrative Order Expanding Statewide Judiciary Operations in Light of the COVID-19 Emergency 02-18-22
Eleventh Revised Administrative Order on the Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines Related to the Initiation of Matters and Certain Statutory and Rules Deadlines in Pending Matters 02-18-22
Fifth Amended Administrative Order on Lifting the Statewide Suspension of Jury Trials and Maintaining Grand Juries 02-18-22
Eleventh Amended Administrative Order on the Suspension During the COVID-19 Emergency of Foreclosures, Evictions, and Other Ejectments Involving Residences 02-18-22
Ninth Administrative Order on Remote Oral Arguments 01-14-22
Extension of Interim Administrative Order of December 27, 2021 Restricting Statewide Judiciary Operations in Light of the Omicron Variant of the COVID-19 Emergency 01-14-22
Eighth Administrative Order on Remote Oral Arguments 12-28-21
Interim Administrative Order of December 27, 2021 Restricting Statewide Judiciary Operations in Light of the Omicron Variant of the COVID-19 Emergency 12-27-21
Limitation on Applications and Covid-19 Vaccination/Testing Requirements for Applicants for the February 2022 Uniform Bar Exam in Maryland 10-29-21
Seventh Administrative Order on Remote Oral Arguments 10-22-21
Sixth Administrative Order on Remote Oral Arguments 09-15-21
Administration and Expansion of Maryland Electronic Courts Statewide 08-31-21
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Judiciary Personnel in Courthouses and Judicial Branch Facilities 08-20-21
Fifth Administrative Order on Remote Oral Arguments 08-18-21
Tenth Revised Administrative Order on the Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines Related to the Initiation of Matters and Certain Statutory and Rules Deadlines in Pending Matters 08-06-21
Third Amended Administrative Order Expanding Statewide Judiciary Operations in Light of the COVID-19 Emergency 08-06-21
Tenth Amended Administrative Order on the Suspension During the COVID-19 Emergency of Foreclosures, Evictions, and Other Ejectments Involving Residences 08-06-21
Ninth Administrative Order Clarifying COVID-19 Health Measures in Courthouses and Judicial Branch Facilities 08-06-21
Fourth Amended Administrative Order on Lifting the Statewide Suspension of Jury Trials and Maintaining Grand Juries 08-06-21
Amended Administrative Order on Administration of the Attorney Oath 07-20-21
Juneteenth Holiday Closing on June 18, 2021, and Annually Thereafter 06-17-21
Ninth Amended Administrative Order on the Suspension During the COVID-19 Emergency of Foreclosures, Evictions, and Other Ejectments Involving Residences 05-24-21
Second Amended Administrative Order Expanding Statewide Judiciary Operations in Light of the COVID-19 Emergency 05-24-21
Ninth Revised Administrative Order on the Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines Related to the Initiation of Matters and Certain Statutory and Rules Deadlines in Pending Matters 05-24-21
Eighth Administrative Order Clarifying COVID-19 Health Measures in Courthouses and Judicial Branch Facilities 05-24-21
Third Amended Administrative Order on Lifting the Statewide Suspension of Jury Trials and Maintaining Grand Juries 05-24-21
Fourth Administrative Order on Remote Oral Arguments 03-25-21
Third Administrative Order on Remote Oral Arguments 03-01-21
Amended Administrative Order Expanding Statewide Judiciary Operations in Light of the COVID-19 Emergency 02-16-21
Seventh Administrative Order Clarifying COVID-19 Health Measures in Courthouses and Judicial Branch Facilities 02-16-21
Seventh Amended Administrative Order Clarifying the Statewide Suspension of Jury Trials and Maintaining Grand Juries 02-16-21
Eighth Revised Administrative Order on the Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines Related to the Initiation of Matters and Certain Statutory and Rules Deadlines in Pending Matters 02-16-21
Eighth Amended Administrative Order on the Suspension During the COVID-19 Emergency of Foreclosures, Evictions, and Other Ejectments Involving Residences 02-16-21
Eighth Administrative Order Restricting Statewide Judiciary Operations Due to the COVID-19 Emergency 02-02-21
Sixth Amended Administrative Order Clarifying the Statewide Suspension of Jury Trials and Maintaining Grand Juries 02-02-21
Sixth Administrative Order Clarifying COVID-19 Health Measures in Courthouses and Judicial Branch Facilities 02-02-21
Seventh Amended Administrative Order on the Suspension During the COVID-19 Emergency of Foreclosures, Evictions, and Other Ejectments Involving Residences 02-02-21
Seventh Revised Administrative Order on the Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines Related to the Initiation of Matters and Certain Statutory and Rules Deadlines in Pending Matters 02-02-21
First Amended Administrative Order on Case Time Standards and Related Reports for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 in Light of the COVID-19 Emergency 02-02-21
Seventh Administrative Order Restricting Statewide Judiciary Operations Due to the COVID-19 Emergency 12-22-20
Sixth Amended Administrative Order on the Suspension During the COVID-19 Emergency of Foreclosures, Evictions, and Other Ejectments Involving Residences 12-22-20
Sixth Revised Administrative Order on the Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines Related to the Initiation of Matters and Certain Statutory and Rules Deadlines in Pending Matters 12-22-20
Fifth Amended Administrative Order Extending the Statewide Suspension of Jury Trials and Maintaining Grand Juries 12-22-20
Fifth Administrative Order Clarifying COVID-19 Health Measures in Courthouses and Judicial Branch Facilities 12-22-20
Second Administrative Order on Remote Oral Arguments 12-16-20
Order Approving Process of Application for Certification of Former Judges for Recall 12-09-20
Holiday Closing on December 24, 2020, and December 31, 2020 12-08-20
Fourth Amended Administrative Order Re-Imposing the Statewide Suspension of Jury Trials and Maintaining Grand Juries 11-24-20
Fifth Amended Administrative Order Lifting the Suspension During the COVID-19 Emergency of Foreclosures, Evictions, and Other Ejectments Involving Residences 11-24-20
Fifth Revised Administrative Order on the Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines Related to the Initiation of Matters and Certain Statutory and Rules Deadlines in Pending Matters 11-24-20
Sixth Administrative Order Restricting Statewide Judiciary Operations Due to the COVID-19 Emergency 11-24-20
Fourth Administrative Order Clarifying COVID-19 Health Measures in Courthouses and Judicial Branch Facilities 11-24-20
Third Administrative Order Clarifying COVID-19 Health Measures in Courthouses and Judicial Branch Facilities 11-12-20
Fourth Revised Administrative Order on the Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines Related to the Initiation of Matters and Certain Statutory and Rules Deadlines in Pending Matters 11-12-20
Fifth Administrative Order Restricting Statewide Judiciary Operations Due To The COVID-19 Emergency 11-12-20
Fourth Amended Administrative Order Lifting the Suspension During the COVID-19 Emergency of Foreclosures, Evictions, and Other Ejectments Involving Residences 11-12-20
Third Amended Administrative Order Re-Imposing the Statewide Suspension of Jury Trials and Maintaining Grand Juries 11-12-20
Procurement by the Judicial Branch 11-04-20
Remote Oral Arguments 10-26-20
Third Revised Administrative Order on the Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines Related to the Initiation of Matters and Certain Statutory and Rules Deadlines in Pending Matters 10-02-20
Second Administrative Order Clarifying COVID-19 Health Measures in Courthouses and Judicial Branch Facilities 10-02-20
Second Amended Administrative Order Lifting the Statewide Suspension of Jury Trials and Resuming Grand Juries 10-02-20
Second Amended Administrative Order On the Progressive Resumption of Full Function of Judiciary Operations Previously Restricted Due to the COVID-19 Emergency 10-02-20
Third Amended Administrative Order Lifting the Suspension During the COVID-19 Emergency of Foreclosures, Evictions, and Other Ejectments Involving Residences 10-02-20
Establishing Special Authorization for the Temporary Supervised Practice of Law 08-28-20
The October 2020 Maryland Bar Examination and Option for Temporary Supervised Practice of Law 08-28-20
Procurement by the Judicial Branch 08-18-20
Second Amended Administrative Order Lifting the Suspension During the COVID-19 Emergency of Foreclosures, Evictions, and Other Ejectments Involving Residences 08-11-20
Clarifying COVID-19 Health Measures in Courthouses and Judicial Branch Facilities 07-31-20
Amended Administrative Order on Senior Judges 06-24-20
Amended Administrative Order on the Implementation of Electronic Search Warrants 06-17-20
Amended Administrative Order Lifting the Statewide Suspension of Jury Trials and Resuming Grand Juries 06-03-20
Amended Administrative Order on the Progressive Resumption of Full Function of Judiciary Operations Previously Restricted Due to the COVID-19 Emergency 06-03-20
Amended Administrative Order Lifting the Suspension During the COVID-19 Emergency of Foreclosures, Evictions, and Other Ejectments Involving Residences 06-03-20
Second Revised Administrative Order on the Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines Related to the Initiation of Matters and Certain Statutory and Rules Deadlines in Pending Matters 06-03-20
Postponement of the July 2020 Maryland Bar Examination 05-26-20
Revised Administrative Order on the Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines Related to the initiation of Matters and Certain Statutory and Rules Deadlines in Pending Matters 05-22-20
Progressive Resumption of Full Function of Judiciary Operations Previously Restricted Due to the COVID-19 Emergency 05-22-20
Lifting the Suspension During the COVID-19 Emergency of Foreclosures, Evictions, and Other Ejectments Involving Residences 05-22-20
Lifting the Statewide Suspension of Jury Trials and Resuming Grand Juries 05-22-20
Rescheduling May Oral Arguments and Postponing Other Oral Arguments 05-18-20
Fourth Amended Administrative Order Expanding and Extending Statewide Judiciary Restricted Operations Due to the COVID-19 Emergency 05-04-20
Amended Administrative Order Further Clarifying the Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines Related to the Initiation of Matters and Certain Statutory and Rules Deadlines in Pending Matters 05-04-20
Third Amended Administrative Order Expanding and Extending Statewide Judiciary Restricted Operations Due to the COVID-19 Emergency 05-01-20
Amended Administrative Order on Remote Proceedings Held During the COVID-19 Emergency 05-01-20
Case Time Standards and Related Reports for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 in Light of the COVID-19 Emergency 05-01-20
Amended Administrative Order on Rescheduling April Oral Arguments and Postponing May Oral Arguments in the Court of Appeals 04-28-20
Clarifying the Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statues of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines 04-24-20
Second Amended Administrative Order Expanding and Extending Statewide Judiciary Restricted Operations Due to the COVID-19 Emergency 04-14-20
Guiding the Response of the Trial Courts of Maryland to the COVID-19 Emergency as it Relates to Those Persons who are Incarcerated or Imprisoned 04-14-20
Guiding the Response of Circuit Courts Sitting as Juvenile Courts to the COVID-19 Emergency as it Relates to those Juveniles who are Detained, Committed Pending Placement or in Commitments 04-13-20
Amended Administrative Order on Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines Related to the Initiation of Matters and Certain Statutory and Rules Deadlines in Pending Matters 04-08-20
Amended Administrative Order on Expanding Statewide Judiciary Restricted Operations Due to the COVID-19 Emergency 04-08-20
Administration of the Attorney Oath 04-07-20
Expanding Statewide Judiciary Restricted Operations Due to the COVID-19 Emergency 04-03-20
Emergency Tolling or Suspension of Statutes of Limitations and Statutory and Rules Deadlines 04-03-20
Expanding the Statewide Suspension of Jury Trials and Suspending Grand Juries 04-03-20
Rescheduling April Oral Arguments and Postponing May Oral Arguments in the Court of Appeals 03-31-20
Permissive Use of the MDEC System for Appellate Filings During the COVID-19 Emergency 03-27-20
Suspension During the COVID-19 Emergency of Foreclosures, Evictions, and Other Ejectments Involving Residences 03-25-20
Extending the Length of Statewide Judiciary Restricted Operations Due to the COVID-19 Emergency 03-25-20
Remote Hearings Held During the COVID-19 Emergency 03-20-20
Suspension of Foreclosures and Evictions During the COVID-19 Emergency 03-18-20
Statewide Operations That Must Be Maintained During The COVID-19 Emergency: Land Records 03-18-20
Administration of the Attorney Oath During the COVID-19 Emergency 03-17-20
Postponing April Oral Arguments in the Court of Appeals 03-17-20
Statewide Judiciary Restricted Operations Due to the COVID-19 Emergency 03-16-20
Court of Appeals Emergency Rules Meeting to Consider the 204th Report of the Rules Committee 03-15-20
Statewide Closing of the Courts to the Public Due to the COVID-19 Emergency 03-13-20
Statewide Suspension of Jury Trials 03-12-20
Statewide Suspension of Non-Essential Judicial Activities Due to Emergency 03-12-20
Statewide Suspension of Non-Essential Judicial Activities due to Emergency 03-12-20
Expansion of Maryland Electronic Courts 11-07-19
Refunding Funds Dedicated to the Maryland Professionalism Center 10-17-19
The Conference of Orphans' Court Judges 09-18-19
Conclusion of The Video Remote Interpreting Pilot Program And Expansion of Video Remote Interpreting Services 08-29-19
Closing on July 5, 2019 06-25-19
Revised Administrative Order Adopting Rules of Procedure for Appellate and Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commissions 05-28-19
Appointment of Clerk of the Court of Appeals 05-15-19
Appointment of the State Reporter 05-15-19
Rescinding Administrative Orders Made Obsolete by the Policy on Judicial Absences 05-08-19
Closing Due to the National Day of Mourning 12-03-18
Implementation of Remote Electronic Participation in Judicial Proceedings 06-18-18
Concluding Pilot Projects in Anne Arundel and Wicomico Counties Permitting Commissioners to File and Update Certain Records in the Circuit Courts via MDEC and Authorizing the State Court Administrator to Proceed with Implementation in MDEC Jurisdictions 03-06-18
Updated Administrative and Procedural Guidelines of the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland 02-20-18
Pilot Project on Text Notification of Court Events 01-16-18
Order Approving Process of Application for Certification of Former Judges for Recall 12-14-17
Judicial Information Systems to Facilitate Reporting to the Maryland Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Administration 05-19-17
Conclusion of Maryland Electronic Courts Pilot and Expansion of Maryland Electronic Courts 04-21-17
Orientation and Mentoring for New Trial Judges 08-25-16
Senior Judges 08-25-16
The Judicial College of Maryland 06-06-16
Continuing Education of Judges, Magistrates, and Commissioners 06-06-16
Implementation of Electronic Filing of Real Property Instruments in the Circuit Court 01-21-16
Rescinding the Maryland Access to Justice Commission as a Unit of the Judiciary 09-28-15
Implementation of Electronic Search Warrants 06-29-15
Establishing the Work Group on the Professionalism Course and Professionalism Center 06-08-15
Revised Administrative Order Adopting Rules of Procedure for Appellate and Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commissions 04-07-15
Access by State's Attorneys and Office of the Public Defender to Certain Case Records in Juvenile Delinquency Cases 02-24-15
Revised Administrative Order Pertaining to an Administrative Leave Plan for Judicial Branch Employees in Fiscal Year 2015 10-28-14
Pertaining to an Administrative Leave Plan for Judicial Branch Employees in Fiscal Year 2015 06-05-14
Rescinding Order on Task Force on Pretrial Confinement and Release 05-02-14
Disbursing Funds from the Attorney Grievance Disciplinary Fund and Establishing Additional Fund Operating Procedures 03-13-14
Conclusion of Video Conferencing Pilot Programs 12-18-13
Appointment Process for Attorneys Representing Indigent Defendants at Initial Appearances before District Court Commissioners 11-26-13
As to the Maryland Court Interpreter Program and Committee on Court Interpretation and Translation Services 10-18-12
As to the Maryland Foster Care Court Improvement Project 06-07-12
Rescinding Revised Administrative Order Pertaining to Public Hours of the State Law Library 08-03-10
Establishing Orientation Requirements for Orphans' Court Judges 07-14-10
Pertaining to Temporary Salary Reduction, Furlough, Reduction in Service and Reduction in Subsidy Plan for Judicial Branch Employees 06-15-10
Directing Judicial Information Systems Department to Facilitate Reporting to the State Motor Vehicle Administration 03-10-09
Changing the Name of the Court Information Office 03-10-09
Rescinding Order on Advisory Committee on Bail System 07-22-08
Revised Administrative Order Adopting Rules of Procedure for Appellate and Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commissions 04-10-08
Appointment of the State Reporter 03-14-08
Appointment of Clerk of the Court of Appeals 03-14-08
Amending Order as to Judicial Information Systems Department 09-07-07
Revised Order Adopting Rules of Procedure for Appellate and Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commissions 08-29-07
Adopting Rules of Procedure for Appellate and Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commissions 06-25-07
Amending Orientation on Initial Assignment or Appointment as Juvenile Judge or Master 04-03-07
Establishing a Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Problem-Solving Courts 12-21-06
Setting Minimum Requirements for Court Reporting and Transcription in Maryland Courts 02-16-05
Rescinding Prior Orders as to Uniform Format for Orders of Probation 06-30-04
Rescinding Administrative Order for Suspension of Maryland Rule 4-271(A)(1) in Prince George's County 04-28-04
Rescinding Administrative Order for Suspension of Maryland Rule 4-271(A)(1) in Prince George's County 04-22-04
As to the Application of MD Rule 4-271 in Cecil County 02-04-04
Rescinding Administrative Order for Designation of Judges Under Maryland Rule 4-271 in Frederick County 05-20-03
Governing Orientation - Initial Assignment or Appointment as Juvenile Judge or Master 11-14-02
Procurement by the Judiciary 11-07-01
Standards of Conduct for Mediators, Arbitrators and ADR Practitioners 10-31-01
Rescinding Procedures for Weekly Reports by District Court Judges 12-29-98
Revised Administrative Order Pertaining to Public Hours of State Law Library 05-01-97
Continuances for Conflicting Case Assignments or Legislative Duties 04-26-95
Maintenance of Dockets in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County 09-12-91
Pertaining to 40-Hour Workweek 04-25-91
Suspending MD Rule 4-271(a)(2) for Cases Transferred to Harford County Circuit Ct. 07-31-90
Adopting a Substance Abuse Policy for the Judicial Branch of Government 08-29-89
Suspending MD Rule 4-271(a)(2) for Cases Transferred to Baltimore City Circuit Court 03-31-89