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When courts are closed

Maryland’s courts, court offices, and court administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 21, in observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Court holidays.

Guardianship

New court rules refine court processes regarding guardianships of vulnerable Marylanders

Changes to court rules refining court processes and procedures for guardianships will go into effect Jan. 1, 2019. Read more.

Gavel and Scales

Judicial appointments in Howard and Montgomery counties, Baltimore City

Governor Larry Hogan has appointed Christopher Curtis Fogleman to the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, LaTina Burse Greene to the District Court in Baltimore City, and John Joseph Kuchno to the Circuit Court for Howard County. Read the Governor’s news release.

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New Maryland Rules shift pro bono and IOLTA reporting schedule

Annual pro bono and Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) reporting forms will not be mailed to attorneys in January 2019. New Maryland Rules allow consolidated reporting online using the Attorney Information System. Read more.

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Baltimore County next to launch MDEC

Beginning in February 2019, Baltimore County will become the latest jurisdiction to offer Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC).

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My Laws, My Court, My Maryland: A video series for the self-represented.

People’s Law

People’s Law is a legal information and self-help website maintained by the Maryland State Law Library and supported by Maryland's non-profit legal services providers. Explore People's Law.

Language Portals

GlobeThe Maryland Judiciary has many services available to individuals who do not speak English. Read more.