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When courts are closed

Maryland’s courts, court offices, and court administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Court holidays.

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Memorial service for Hon. Joseph F. Murphy Jr.

The Supreme Court of Maryland will hold the memorial service on June 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Read more | Watch the livestream

Courting Art 2023

Courting Art Baltimore awards $20,000 in scholarships to Baltimore City Public Schools students

The District Court in Baltimore City unveiled student finalists’ and winners’ artwork, which now adorns the Eastside Courthouse. Read more.

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Judy Rupp appointed state court administrator

Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader named Judy Rupp as state court administrator for the Maryland Judiciary effective May 17, 2023. Read more.

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Free in-person class on filing for divorce

Take a free class to learn about filing for divorce in Maryland on Saturday, June 3 in Silver Spring, MD. Register here.

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Do you need help filling out court forms?

Maryland Guide & File is a web-based tool that can help you fill out court forms. The program takes answers from a series of 
questions to complete the form for you. Read more.

MDEC

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MDEC Expands to Prince George's County

The Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) case management system was implemented in Prince George’s County on Monday, October 17, 2022.

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Seven Baltimore City Public Schools students awarded $20,000 in scholarships through Courting Art Baltimore

May 15, 2023

Media Advisory: Eighth annual Courting Art Baltimore contest to award $20,000 in scholarships to city students

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