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May 13, 2026

Students awarded scholarships through Courting Art Baltimore

The District Court in Baltimore City has announced the Courting Art Baltimore contest’s 20 finalists and 10 winners, featuring artwork showcasing the talent of Baltimore high school youth that connects the legal and local communities in the city.

A new banner depicting President Donald Trump is put up on the Department of Justice building in Washington on Feb. 20, 2026. (REUTERS/Ken Cedeno)
Apr 8, 2026

DOJ rule would preempt state bar counsel from investigating misconduct

Maryland’s legal community is opposing a proposed U.S. Department of Justice rule that would prevent the state bar counsel from investigating allegations of misconduct by DOJ attorneys.

Recently retired Washington County District Court Judge Mark D. Thomas and District Court Judge Victoria Lobley during a March 24, 2026, ceremonial groundbreaking for an expansion and renovation project for Washington County District Court in downtown Hagerstown. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Mar 26, 2026

Longtime judge retires in Western MD as courthouse expansion begins

Washington County District Court has a judgeship vacancy after a longtime judge recently retired.

The Maryland Case Search website was updated in January 2026. (Courtesy photo)
Mar 3, 2026

MD Judiciary to launch new Case Search site

The Maryland Judiciary plans to launch its new case search and record portal on March 14, the court system announced.

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Mar 2, 2026

MD Appellate Court judge retires, giving Moore at-large pick

Gov. Wes Moore has his first opportunity to appoint an at-large member to the 15-member Maryland Appellate Court.

Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard III. (Courtesy photo)
Feb 27, 2026

Bill would give MD prosecutor power to investigate threats against judges

Threats to judges would be investigated by the Maryland Office of the State Prosecutor under a bill before the General Assembly.

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Feb 2, 2026

MD Judiciary to accept digital payments for circuit courts

The Maryland Judiciary Judicial Information Systems announced a new system allowing circuit courts to accept digital payments.

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Jan 21, 2026

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.

The new building will replace the Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building, which opened in 1972. (Rendering provided by the Maryland Department of General Services)
Dec 17, 2025

Board approves $147M contract for new MD Supreme Court building

Maryland officials approved a $147M contract to build a new supreme court courthouse in Annapolis, replacing the aging facility.

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Dec 8, 2025

New judges appointed in Anne Arundel, Baltimore City

Gov. Wes Moore announced the appointment of four new judges to the Anne Arundel Circuit Court and Baltimore District Court.

Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Karla N. Smith. Smith will become the county's administrative judge on March 14, 2026. (Courtesy Maryland Judiciary)
Dec 2, 2025

New administrative judge named for Montgomery County Circuit Court

A new administrative judge has been named for the Montgomery County Circuit Court starting in March 2026, after a retirement.

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Oct 22, 2025

Baltimore District Courthouse named in honor of state’s first female Black judge

Maryland honored Judge Mabel H. Hubbard, the state’s first Black woman judge, by naming Baltimore’s new district courthouse after her legacy.