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New Sixth Judicial Circuit administrative judge named
A new administrative judge has been named for the Sixth Judicial Circuit that covers Frederick and Montgomery counties.
Moore appoints new judges in Montgomery, Worcester counties
Gov. Wes Moore announced the appointment of two new circuit court judges in Montgomery and Worcester counties.
Jury trials will not resume until at least July 20, Judiciary says
Jury trials in Maryland will not resume until July 20 at the earliest, the Maryland Judiciary on Thursday told a Senate panel examining the court system’s plans for eventual resumption […]
2 circuit court judges appointed in Prince George’s, Washington cos.
Gov. Larry Hogan has named two judges to the circuit courts for Prince George’s and Washington counties. Prince George’s County District Court Judge Bryon Bereano was appointed to the circuit […]
Judge denies transfer of Anne Arundel opioid case
Anne Arundel County’s lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors will stay in the county after a judge denied the defendants’ request to transfer and consolidate the litigation with a similar […]
Drug companies seek consolidation of Anne Arundel, Baltimore opioid lawsuits
ANNAPOLIS — Attorneys for opioid manufacturers and distributors argued Monday that Anne Arundel County’s lawsuit against them should be consolidated with Baltimore’s for more efficient pretrial proceedings. The defendants say the Baltimore […]
Hogan appoints 2 to Worcester County bench
Gov. Larry Hogan announced two Worcester County Circuit Court appointments Thursday, including the first woman appointed to the court in its history. Magistrate Mary M. Kent, who has served since 1996, and […]
Hogan appoints new Somerset County judge… again
For the second time this year, Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed a replacement for Somerset County Circuit Judge Daniel M. Long.
Bills to add judges move through General Assembly
ANNAPOLIS – Cross-filed bills in the General Assembly that would add judges to Maryland’s courts have moved through their respective chambers with little resistance. A representative from the Maryland Judiciary […]
Hogan appoints four to circuit court bench
Gov. Larry Hogan announced the appointment Friday of four circuit court judges, including three to the bench in Prince George’s County. District Court Judges Erik Nyce and Karen Mason will […]
Md. courts hope to see caseloads alleviated with additional judges
After two years without any additional judges, the Maryland Judiciary is hopeful that some of the most bogged-down jurisdictions will see additions to their ranks in the next fiscal year. […]
Md. Judiciary seeks more judges in circuit, district courts
Eight jurisdictions are seeking to add circuit court judges to their ranks through bills cross-filed last week in the General Assembly. Requested by the Maryland Judiciary, House Bill 70 and […]
