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Find some Justice in Maryland
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Find Maryland District Court Location by County  
Got a Court Date? Find your Maryland Disrict Court Location, Address, Phone Number and Website by County or District
http://www.marylanddirectory.org/maryland-links/md-courts-directory
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Maryland Judiciary & Courts System
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District Court - Most people experience the court system through the District Court. Cases heard here include motor vehicle (traffic) and boating violations and other misdemeanors and specified felonies, domestic violence and peace order petitions, landlord-tenant disputes, small claims and other civil cases involving limited dollar amounts, and replevin (recovery of wrongfully taken or detained goods). Each county and the City of Baltimore has at least one District Court location. A case in the District Court is argued before a judge only: there are no jury trials in District Court.
Circuit Court – Generally handles more serious criminal cases, major civil cases, including juvenile and other family law cases such as divorce, custody and child support and most cases appealed from the District Court, orphans’ courts and certain administrative agencies. Circuit courts also hear domestic violence cases. Each County and the City of Baltimore has a circuit court. Cases may involve juries or sometimes are heard by a judge only.
Appellate Courts – Maryland has two appellate courts: the Court of Appeals, the highest court, and the Court of Special Appeals, the intermediate appellate court. These courts review a trial court’s (District or Circuit Court) actions and decisions in given cases and decide whether the trial judge properly followed the law and legal precedent.
Orphans’ Court – This specialized court handles wills, estates, and other probate matters and limited aspects of guardianship.
http://www.mdcourts.gov/
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