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Phase III: Maryland Judiciary extends Phase III operations through March 6 due to continued COVID-19 Omicron surge

The Maryland Judiciary has extended Phase III operations of its five-phased reopening plan due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in Maryland. Read more.

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Judicial appointment to Court of Special Appeals

Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed Rosalyn Tang to the Court of Special Appeals. Read the governor's news release.

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2020 Statistical Abstract now online

The Maryland Judiciary Statistical Abstract 2020, a compilation of trial and appellate court caseload data, is now available online. For example, page 6 features the number of filings and terminations statewide in fiscal year 2020. Explore the Statistical Abstract.

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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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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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Maryland Judiciary extends Phase III operations through March 6; Clerks' offices statewide remain open

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Administrative Orders issued
January 13, 2022
Supplement to the 209th Report of the Rules Committee
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