Maryland Court Locations and Records
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Family cases in Maryland are heard in the Circuit Court. Contested divorce and custody are heard in the Circuit Court (the District Court does not handle divorce). Maryland has one Circuit Court per county (and Baltimore City) - 24 in all.
The clerk's office is a different thing from the court itself. The clerk accepts filings, keeps the record, and collects fees, while judges and hearings belong to the court. For a filing question, the clerk is the right first call. The official Maryland directory and case record search are below.
Official Maryland court locators
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Maryland courts directory (find your courthouse) (Maryland judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.mdcourts.gov/courtsdirectory
Maryland Judiciary Case Search (Maryland courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch
Maryland state courts website (Maryland judicial branch): The official home of the Maryland court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://www.mdcourts.gov
Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) File & Serve (Tyler Technologies): MDEC e-filing works in every Maryland county. If you do not have a lawyer you can choose to e-file or keep filing on paper, whichever is easier for you. https://efilemd.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/ui/
Maryland court self-help resources (Maryland courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Maryland family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.mdcourts.gov/selfhelp
Maryland Judiciary Case Search: No account needed. Financial statements in support cases are NOT public without a court order; some sensitive case types are excluded. https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch
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Frequently asked questions
Which court hears family cases in Maryland?
Family cases in Maryland are heard in the Circuit Court. Contested divorce and custody are heard in the Circuit Court (the District Court does not handle divorce). Maryland has one Circuit Court per county (and Baltimore City) - 24 in all.
Can I look up an existing Maryland case online?
Maryland Judiciary Case Search is the official search. No account needed. Financial statements in support cases are NOT public without a court order; some sensitive case types are excluded.
Is the clerk the same as the court?
No. The clerk of court accepts filings, keeps records, and collects fees. Judges and hearings belong to the court itself. For filing questions, start with the clerk's office.