The District Court does not conduct jury trials. The specter of partisan politics has resurfaced in Maryland judicial elections, along with increased concerns over judicial campaign fund-raising and. The jurisdiction of the District Court is concurrent with that of the Circuit Court in criminal cases, classified as misdemeanors, and certain felonies, in which the penalty may be confinement for 3 years or more or a fine of $2,500 or more. In civil cases the District Court has exclusive jurisdiction in claims of $5,000 or less, and concurrent jurisdiction with the Circuit Courts in claims for amounts above $5,000 but less than $30,000. The jurisdiction of the District Court includes all landlord-tenant cases, domestic violence/peace orders, replevin actions, motor vehicle violations, misdemeanors, return of property, and certain felonies. Maryland Case Search gives us free access to information from Maryland court records in both District and Circuit Court.
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The District Court in Maryland is one of two trial courts (where most cases start) in Maryland. Cases may be decided by juries, but they also may be decided by a judge only. More information for each Maryland court can be found by hovering over and clicking on each county on the map below or using the links in the left menu column. Circuit Courts are grouped in 8 judicial circuits. Circuit Courts also hear domestic violence cases. There is a Circuit Court and Clerk's Office in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and the city of Baltimore. The Circuit Courts hear most cases appealed from the District Court, orphans’ courts, and some administrative agencies. These include juvenile and other family law cases such as divorce, custody, and child support. Circuit Courts generally handle more serious criminal cases and major civil cases. Transcripts / Previously Recorded Courtroom AudioĬircuit Courts are where jury trials are held.
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