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Post-Covid Judicial Operations Committee hosts virtual public meeting

The Judiciary wants to hear from the public and attorneys at its Post-Covid Judicial Operations meeting. Register for Monday, Dec. 6, or Wednesday, Dec. 8, here.

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Live from the state’s highest court

The Court of Appeals will webcast oral arguments on December 2, 3, 6, and 7 beginning at 10 a.m. These arguments will be held by videoconference. Watch the live webcast.

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Maryland lawyers donate 1.03 million hours of legal service

Maryland lawyers donated 1,035,327 hours of volunteer or pro bono legal services from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020, which includes the first three months of the COVID-19 pandemic, to help the state’s indigent population . Read more.

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Do you need help filling out court forms?

Maryland Guide & File is a web-based tool that can help you fill out court forms. The program takes answers from a series of 
questions to complete the form for you. Read more.

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Find my court

Most clerks’ offices in the circuit courts and District Court have reopened to the public. Click here to check hours of operation for an individual court.

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Talk to a lawyer for free at the Court 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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MDEC Expands to Montgomery County

The Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) case management system is now operational in Montgomery County.

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Vacancies on Baltimore City District Court
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