
Welcome to the District Court of Maryland for Dorchester County located in Cambridge, MD.
The District Court hears landlord/tenant cases, replevin actions, traffic violations, criminal cases classified as misdemeanors and certain felonies, and civil cases in the amount of $30,000 or less. The District Court does not conduct jury trials.
| Hon. Gerald V. Purnell Administrative Judge |
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| M. Carol Llewellyn-Jones Administrative Clerk |
Megan Howell Administrative Commissioner |
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General Information: 410-901-1420 | Toll-Free Number (In-state only): 1-800-939-2872
TTY users call Maryland RELAY: 711
The courthouse is located at 310 Gay Street - P.O. Box 547, Cambridge, MD 21613-1898. For assistance with special needs, contact the court immediately.
General
From Route 50 East, cross Frederick Malkus bridge, turn right at first light onto Maryland Ave. Cross Cambridge Creek Bridge. court is after first light.
Bus Information
Delmarva Community Transit Buses, Bus F
https://www.dcsdct.org/transportation--mobility.html
Lot available; turn left at rear of building.

District 2 - Dorchester County |
| Phase IV - Reopening Plan - 04/05/2021 |
| Phase II - Reopening Plan - 06/05/2020 |
| Statewide - Issued by the Chief Judge of the District Court |
| Fourth Revised Communication Affidavit Judgment in the District Court - 03/12/2021 |
| Communication Regarding District Court Restricted Operations and Landlord/Tenant Actions During Return to Phase IV - 02/26/2021 |
| Communication Regarding the Recently Enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 - Updated 01/29/2021 |
