Justice Matters

Message from the Editor-in-Chief
It is my pleasure to introduce you to the newly redesigned Justice Matters more>>>

The CSI Effect - How Do Courtroom Dramas Affect the Work of the Courts?
Detectives scour a grisly murder scene for clues, while in a courtroom across town a jury watches, spellbound, as the prosecutor wrests a confession from the defendant in the witness stand. more>>>

Courts in Action: Court Self-Help Programs
Allegany County Circuit Court Self-Help Center serves an average of eight to 10 people each week. It doesn't require income screening and you don't have to be a resident of the County. more>>>

Maryland Access to Justice Commission: Working to Ensure Access for All Citizens
Each year, the Maryland Judiciary handles more than two million cases. For many of the individuals seeking justice in these cases, understanding how to navigate the court system is a daunting task. more>>>

Reviving Judicare
A program to help pay for legal help for families in need has been resurrected. more>>>

Teens "Mock Around the Clock"
At Allegany High School, students watched the live webcast as their classmates were named the 2009 state champions of the mock trial competition. more >>>

New Rules Give Homeowners 15 Days to Fight Foreclosure
Owning a home is the cornerstone of the American dream that is for many becoming a financial nightmare. more>>>

Prince George's County Courthouse - Duvall Wing

County Celebrates Reopening of Renovated Duvall Wing
Nearly four-and-a-half years after a fire destroyed the building, a new and improved courthouse opened its doors March 12. more>>>

High School Students Come to Court and Learn Life Lessons
Students from three county high schools witnessed Anne Arundel County District Court in action. more>>>

From Inside and Around the Judiciary

Kehoe Joins Maryland Court of Special Appeals • Judiciary Employees Help in Their Communities • Clerk of Court Marches in Washington • Congratulations • Benchmarks • Maryland Conference of Circuit Judges Honors Outgoing Chair • Court Information Becomes Office of Communications and Public Affairs

In This Issue:

Message from the Editor-in-
Chief

The CSI Effect - How Do Courtroom Dramas Affect the Work of the Courts?

Courts in Action: Court Self-Help Programs

Maryland Access to Justice Commission:Working to Ensure Access for All Citizens

Reviving Judicare

Teens "Mock Around the Clock"

New Rules Give Homeowners 15 Days to Fight Foreclosure

County Celebrates Reopening Renovated Duvall Wing

High School Students Come to Court and Learn Life Lessons

From Inside and Around the Judiciary

Justice Matters Editorial Board and Staff

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