The records maintained by the Clerk's Office are available
to the public for review; however, juvenile and adoption
case records can be accessed only through an order of the Court. Civil and criminal case information for most circuit courts is available online through Case Search.
In addition to records available at the Clerk's Office, the Maryland State Archives is the central depository for government records dating back to the founding of Maryland in 1634. The Guide to Government Records provides a listing of all permanent government records at the Archives. 
The following is a partial list of the types of cases filed
and processed by the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court:
Civil
- With certain exceptions, matters which involve a claim for damages in excess of $30,000 are filed with the Circuit Court. In general, concurrent jurisdiction is shared with the District Court in matters which involve a claim for an amount between $5,000 and $30,000.
- Judicial Review of Administrative Agency Decisions
- Appeals from the District Court
- Matters which involve domestic relations, titles to property,
foreclosures, mechanics liens and injunctions
- Adoption and Paternity Matters
- Guardianships
- Name changes
Criminal
- Felony and certain misdemeanor charges filed by the Grand Jury
or the State's Attorney
- Appeals from the District Court and requests for jury trials
Juvenile
- Juvenile cases may include any matter brought before the Court
which involve persons under the age of eighteen years.
Liens and Judgments Liens and judgments including encumbrances,
Federal tax liens, hospital liens, Maryland tax liens, District
Court liens, civil judgments, and United States District Court judgments
are recorded in the Office of the Clerk.
Miscellaneous Records
- Homeowners Association
- Charters and Acts of Incorporation
- Ordinances
- Financing Statements (prior to July 1, 1995)
- Military Discharges
Please note that the Office of the Clerk is prohibited by Law from
rendering any legal advice. |
