(ANNAPOLIS, Md. – August 27, 2009) In response to a plan issued by the Governor this week relating to furloughs, salary reductions and closings of Executive Branch agencies, executive offices will be closed Friday, September 4.  However, due to the late notice of this announcement, the Maryland Judiciary is not in a position to support closing on that date.  As such, all Maryland courts will remain open on Friday, September 4.

            A comprehensive Judiciary plan to address the budget problem is under development and will be issued shortly. Information on the Judiciary’s plan will be made available on www.mdcourts.gov.

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