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Talk to a lawyer for free at the Maryland Courts Self-Help Center

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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Montgomery County students visit appellate courts, meet with COSA chief judge

The Court of Special Appeals hosted a group of students from the Bethesda-based Landon School who visited the Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building. Read more.

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Regional veterans treatment court opens

Maryland’s first regional veterans treatment court has launched in the District Court in Dorchester County. The court provides treatment, accountability, and mentoring to veterans who are involved with the justice system and helps connect them with resources. Read more.

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MDEC expands to North Central Maryland

On April 16, Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties became the latest jurisdictions to offer Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC).

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