District Court Brochures

Civil Issues | Landlord Issues | Emergency Evaluations | Domestic Violence | Criminal Issues | Family | Other Issues

How to File a Small Claim

Small Claims Brochure DC-CV-001BR (PDF)


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Learn About What to Do if You Are Sued

I Owe Money and Dealing with Debt DC-CV-001DBR ( PDF)


How to File a Claim for the Return of Your Property

Replevins and Detinues Brochure DC-CV-004BR (PDF)


How to Collect Your Judgment

Post-Judgment Brochure DC-CV-060BR (PDF)


How to Garnish Wages to Collect on a Judgment

Wage Garnishment Brochure DC-CV-065BR (PDF)


How to Resolve Disputes with Tenants (From a Landlord's Perspective)

Information for Landlords Brochure DC-CV-082BR (PDF)


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How to Resolve Disputes with Landlords (From a Tenant's Perspective)

Information for Tenants Brochure DC-CV-082TBR (PDF)


Emergency Evaluations Brochure Icon

How to File for an Emergency Evaluation

Emergency Evaluations Brochure CC-DC-013BR (PDF)

New(Effective 10/01/2026) CC-DC-013BR


How to File for a Peace Order or Protective Order

Peace & Protective Order Brochure CC-DC-DV-PO-001BR (PDF)


How to File for an Extreme Risk Protective Order

Extreme Risk Protective Order Brochure DC-ERPO-001BR (PDF)


VINE Brochure

VINE Brochure (PDF)


VPO Brochure

VPO Brochure (PDF)


How to File a Criminal Complaint

Criminal Information Brochure for Plaintiff DC-CR-001BR (PDF)


What Happens When You Are Arrested for a Crime?

Criminal Information Brochure for Defendant DC-CR-002BR (PDF)


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Information About Removing Criminal Records from Public Access

Expungement Brochure CC-DC-CR-072BR (PDF)


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Do You Need a Court Interpreter?

Do you need a Court Interpreter? Brochure CC-DC-080BR (PDF)


Public Defender Eligibility

Public Defender Eligibility Brochure DC-099BR (PDF)


Interpreters: A Guide for Legal Professionals

Interpreters: A Guide for Legal Professionals Brochure CC-DC-081BR (PDF)


What is the Best Way to Resolve a Dispute?

Mediation Brochure DC-044BR (PDF)


How to Obtain a Recording or Transcript

Transcripts & Recordings Brochure DCA-027BR (PDF)


What is the Mental Health Court in Baltimore City and who is eligible?

MHBC Brochure L01-006 (PDF)


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Juvenile and Family Services handles most matters relating to families, including divorce, child custody, domestic violence, and juvenile issues.

 


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