In Maryland, there are limited jurisdiction courts, a general jurisdiction trial court, and two appellate courts. The appellate courts consist of the Court of Special Appeals, and the Court of Appeals.
The limited jurisdiction courts include the District Court and the Orphan’s Court. The District Court is a non-jury court that handles traffic and boating violations, misdemeanors, some felonies, domestic violence, small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, and civil cases up to $30,000. The Orphan’s Court handles wills, estates, and probate cases.
The Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles major civil cases, felony criminal cases, and juvenile & family law cases, including divorce, custody, and child support.
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| Maryland Court Records Maryland statewide District Court and Circuit Court records of civil, criminal, traffic court cases, and civil citations in all counties. This is one of the best free statewide resources for court records in the U.S. |
| Appellate Court Opinions Maryland Courts index of Court of Appeals and Court of Special Appeals opinions. |
| Estate Records | Maryland Judiciary Maryland Judiciary database of Maryland District Courts and Baltimore City Circuit Court estate records covering Wills, Trusts, Guardianships, Unprobated Wills, and more. |
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