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Help with Court Forms

You can take a free online course to help you learn about child custody on Wednesday, March 27. Read more.

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Judge Mark Chandlee to lead Circuit Court for Calvert County

Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera has named Judge Mark S. Chandlee county administrative judge of the Circuit Court for Calvert County, effective March 21. Read more.

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Appointments to the appellate courts

Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed Brynja McDivitt Booth to the Court of Appeals, First Appellate Circuit, Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Edward Gregory Wells to the Court of Special Appeals, At Large, and Steven Bennett Gould to the Court of Special Appeals, Seventh Appellate Circuit. Read Gov. Hogan’s news release.

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Maryland Judiciary alerts public to potential mail scam

A deceptive letter is using a court’s name to threaten the seizure of bank accounts if residents don’t call a private company to pay tax debts. The potential mail scam has surfaced in Anne Arundel County, but also may be happening elsewhere. Read more.

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My Laws, My Courts, My Maryland: A video library for the self-represented

Have a legal problem and don’t know where to begin? The Judiciary’s Self-Help Video Library can help you get started. Learn more.

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MDEC launches in Baltimore County

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

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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.