The Judicial Branch is responsible for the resolution of all matters involving civil and criminal law in the State of Maryland. Judges base their decisions on statutory law, common law, or equity Maryland has a four-tiered Court system consisting of the District Court of Maryland, Circuit Courts, the Court of Special Appeals, and the Court of Appeals.
Various units, boards, and commissions exist within the judiciary to facilitate the judicial process and assist judges of the different courts. The Judicial Nominating Commissions, for example, present names to the Governor when vacancies occur on any of the appellate or circuit courts. The State Law Library is the principal law reference library in the State. Also within the Judiciary Department are the State Board of Law Examiners, which conducts examinations for prospective members of the State Bar, and the Attorney Grievance Commission, charged 'with supervising and administering the discipline of attorneys.
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Calvert County State's Attorney's Office
http://www.calvertstatesattorney.com/Welcome.html
175 Main Street
Prince Frederick,
MD
20678
301-855-1243 x2369
410-535-1600 x2369
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We pledge to be responsive to the victims of crime and seek justice in all aspects of criminal prosecutions and the collection of child support. If you have any comments or suggestions about how we may better serve you, please do not hesitate to contact the office at 410-535-1600 or 301-855-1243 ext. 2369.[ Last Updated: 15-Mar-2016 | Hits: 337 | Reader Comments Report Problem
Court of Appeals
http://www.courts.state.md.us/coappeals/
361 Rowe Boulevard
Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building
Annapolis,
MD
21401
(410) 260-1500
(800) 926-2583
TTY: (410) 260-1554
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The Court of Appeals has a long history in Maryland, dating from the seventeenth century and reformed by the first State constitution of 1776. As Maryland's highest court, the Court of Appeals reviews cases of major importance where the decisions rendered are based on constitutional interpretation of the law. The seven judges of the Court of Appeals are appointed by the Governor with Senate consent. They serve ten-year terms. Like judges of the Court of Special Appeals, judges of the Court of Appeals must win approval of the electorate at the first election occurring at least one year after their appointment.[ Last Updated: 30-May-2003 | Hits: 126 | Reader Comments Report Problem
Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
http://www.courts.state.md.us/cosalist.html
361 Rowe Boulevard
Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building
Annapolis,
MD
21401
410-260-1450
1-888-200-7444
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The Court of Special Appeals is the second highest court in Maryland. Like the State's highest court, the Court of Special Appeals is an appellate court. It was established in 1966 to ease the caseload of the Court of Appeals and to facilitate resolution of cases requiring appellate adjudication. Composed of thirteen judges, members of the Court of Special Appeals are appointed by the Governor with Senate consent for ten-year terms, subject to approval of the voters at the next election after their appointment. The Court of Special Appeals has exclusive initial appellate jurisdiction over any reviewable judgment, decree, order, or other action of a circuit court, except for appeals in criminal cases in which the death penalty is imposed.[ Last Updated: 30-May-2003 | Hits: 142 | Reader Comments Report Problem
Office of the State's Attorney
P.O. Box 3065
La Plata,
MD
20646
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