Under the State Constitution, Maryland has a court system of four levels. Settlement Conference -- A process in which you and anyone else involved in your case meet with a neutral attorney who will help you try and find ways to settle your case. 58 16 Moot -- Issue previously decided or settled. Browse the list of 2.7k Court acronyms and abbreviations with their meanings and definitions. Also the endorsement made by the officer upon the writ or other paper stating what he has done under it, the time and mode of service etc. Disposition -- Determination of the final arrangement or settlement of a case following judgment. In Forma Pauperis -- Frequently used by inmates filing papers to seek waiver of prepayment of filing fees in State courts. 42 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<6CAB3F23D3C5F241AB9A095FA20B2513>]/Index[26 29]/Info 25 0 R/Length 81/Prev 51233/Root 27 0 R/Size 55/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Bill of Particulars -- A demand by a defendant in writing, unless otherwise ordered by the court, seeking specific factual details about a civil complaint or criminal charge; in a criminal case, the purpose of the bill of particulars is to guard against the taking of an accused by surprise by limiting the scope of the proof. Toll-free (in Maryland) 800-988-5052. Surety Bond -- A bond posted by a surety insurer ensuring that the penalty sum will be paid if the conditions of the bond are not satisfied. First Appeal (A.S.) When an appeal is made against the order passed by the court which had original jurisdiction for the particular case, it is called the first appeal. States Attorney -- A person authorized to prosecute an offense on behalf of the State or a political subdivision thereof. Extradition -- The surrender by one state to another of an individual accused or convicted of an offense outside its own territory and within the territorial jurisdiction of the other which, being competent to try and punish him, demands the surrender. Hours of Operation - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except legal holidays Orphans' Court 41605 Courthouse Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 (301) 475-5566 (FAX) 301-475-4968 347, 353.). Supreme Court of Maryland -- Marylands highest appellate court wherein review is ordinarily a matter of discretion. 0000013329 00000 n Writ of Garnishment of Wages -- An order of court commanding that a portion of the defendants wages are deducted regularly and paid to the plaintiff to satisfy a judgment. TTY users call Maryland Relay 711 (Compare Sealed, Shielded or Confidential Record). 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday. Alford Plea -- A special type of guilty plea by which the defendant does not admit guilt but concedes that the State has sufficient evidence to convict; normally made to avoid the threat of greater punishment. We will do our best to get you what you need. This quick reference guide is to some of the most common Maryland Judiciary Case Search System abbreviations. Seizure -- The taking of a defendants property to satisfy a judgment. L!rr nZ@,G\uqi>X>sb1aiO$8`B,%L!)dB,%L!)dB=GSa#)TW!V [?o~Apx)dY4[MSh,-RYlU;d9cY;kT7O W[+1 g{3e7p##"qN|sbl\LBC+&5Z*{FU(,;U7%B;r+ stream 0000000616 00000 n Where can I find court cases created before 1999? Supreme Court Open Meeting on the 214th and 215th Reports of the Rules Committee, 215th Report of the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure. The program takes answers from a series of Defendant -- The person against whom a suit is filed, or in a criminal action, who has been charged with a violation of the law or criminal wrong doing. Common examples of confidential records may include juvenile case records, cases involving trade secrets and records in any case ordered shielded by a judge. 3 0 obj Nulla Bona -- No goods; a return to a writ of execution when no goods of the defendant are found to levy. Plea Agreement -- Agreement between the prosecutor and the defendant to exchange a plea of guilty or nolo contendere for reduction in the charge(s) or leniency in sentencing. The law clerk will need to bring the proper ID to the Onboarding session or Judge's office to be verified. They make mistakes periodically. Circuit Court -- A trial court of general jurisdiction. Reviewing and adjusting the court ordered support amount 0000002838 00000 n Landlords Complaint for failure to pay rent -- An action for the recovery of possession of real property. Merged -- The absorption of a lesser included offense into a more serious offense. Arraignment -- The procedure whereby the accused is brought before the court to plead to the criminal charge in the indictment or information. Contempt, Civil -- Noncompliance with a court order or rule that affects another person; punishment is administered to compel compliance. Complaint, Criminal -- A charge brought before a judicial officer that a person named has committed a specified offense. Nuisance -- An action that interferes with the use of property by being irritating, offensive, obstructive or dangerous. Why do courts assign docket numbers to cases? Plats.net is a digital image reference system for Land Survey, Subdivision, and Condominium Plats. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". District Court in St. Mary's County website See all District Court locations, contact information, directions, and more. Case Law -- Decisions of federal and state courts interpreting and applying laws in specific fact situations; opinions are reported in various volumes. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. (Compare Public, Sealed, or Confidential Record). General Jurisdiction -- the unlimited authority over cases brought before the court to decide rights and grant remedies available under the law; circuit courts are courts of general jurisdiction. Tenant Holding Over (THO) -- A landlord-tenant action filed by the lessor to repossess certain leased premises which the tenant has not vacated after notice. Emergency Family Maintenance -- A monetary award that can be ordered by the court in a domestic violence case when the respondent has a duty to support his/her spouse and/or children. Did you get a traffic ticket? Adjudication -- A judgment or decision of a court or jury regarding a case. Court -- Judge or body of judges whose task is to hear cases and administer justice. *4656 Motion for Remote Proceeding or to Appeal Remotely (CC-DC-110) Law Library and Self-Help Center Instructions Welcome Personal Jurisdiction, Venue, Process and Practice Title 7. Escrow -- The placing of money, a deed, or real property in the hands of a third party to be held until the performance of a condition. Return -- The act of a sheriff, constable, or other ministerial officer in delivering back to the court a writ, notice, or other paper which he was required to serve or execute with a brief account of his doings under the mandate, the time and mode of service or execution or his failure to accomplish it, as the case may be. Exclusive Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction held by only one court over the type of case. Reconsiderations can be ordered in open and closed cases. Prima Facie -- Evidence good and sufficient on its face. For civil cases, Section 96 CPC provides for first appeal. Purge -- To cleanse or clear; eliminate inactive records from court files; with respect to a civil contempt, to curve the noncompliance that caused the contempt finding. (Also known as Reconsideration). The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". If you thought you received a PBJ, check your disposition documents. Is governed by the Clerks of court Terms | Maryland Courts there are no juries in Maryland. Click to reveal Your IP: Body Attachment -- A written order issued by a court directing a sheriff or peace officer to take custody of and bring before the court: Costs, Fines, and Forfeitures Title 8. 4 Where can I find court numbers and case numbers? ATY, BON, BRT, CNS, CRP, DEF, INT, MAT, OFF, OTH, PRB, PYE, PYR, RTN, SPA, VCT, WTD, WTP. Miranda Warning -- A requirement based on a United States Supreme Court decision that a person be advised of certain constitutional rights against self-incrimination at the time of arrest and before questioning. You probably entered a plea of "not guilty", but went on an agreed statement of facts. L!b)` Not included are investigatory files, police work-product records used solely for police investigation purposes, or records pertaining to nonincarcerable violations of the vehicle laws of the State or of any other traffic law, ordinance, or regulation. Reverse Waiver -- Procedure by which charges against a minor defendant are transferred from the circuit court to the juvenile court. District Court -- Lowest State trial court; a court of limited jurisdiction. SDAT Real Property Search provides ownership and value information about every parcel of real property in the State of Maryland (approximately 2,000,000 accounts), as well as sales of real property. A party who fails to comply with a court order in a civil action. Exception -- A formal objection to an action of the court during trial, evidencing the objecting partys disagreement with the courts ruling and preserving the matter for review on appeal. Ordinance -- The enactments of the legislative body of a local government. Order -- A ruling of the court, on a motion, objection, or other matter relating to a preliminary point or some step in the proceedings. Hospital Warrant -- In accordance with Health-General Article 12-120, a warrant issued by the court where a determination that probable cause exists that the named defendant has violated a conditional release under Title 12 of the Health-General Article. hk8rd6M>snM lmhK?+A 4#Hb D Presumption -- An inference of the truth or falsehood of a proposition or fact that stands until rebutted by evidence to the contrary. 2 0 obj Below is the list of Standard Docket Text Abbreviations adopted by this court, as well as a list of abbreviation codes for U.S. Government Agencies. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 1. in a criminal action, failure to appear may result in a bench warrant being issued for the persons arrest. Indigent -- A person who is unable to afford the expense of a private counsel, payment of fines, and other related costs. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Pardon -- Relief from a conviction (full pardon) or from any further punishment imposed by a conviction (particular pardon) granted by an executive official (governor or president). $$G/$VU_bEv 0000002390 00000 n Search Warrant -- A written order by a judge directed to a peace officer or constable commanding the officer to search for and seize property as described therein. In accordance with Federal and State statutes and the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of Maryland or court order, certain records may not be available for public inspection. Hours of Operation - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except legal holidays, Inclement Weather Line 301-475-4200 ext. Suppress -- To stop, prohibit, prevent, subdue; with respect to evidence, to prevent its use by showing it was obtained illegally or is irrelevant. (281) 918-4682. It used to be just 'CR.'. Admission -- The voluntary acknowledgement of the existence of fact facts relevant to an adversarys case. Government, Tracking, Management. Indictment -- A charging document returned by a grand jury and filed in a circuit court. Of no practical importance. Clerk's Office Circuit Court for St. Mary's County, MD Circuit Court for St. Mary's County, MD - Clerk's Office Inclement Weather Line - 301-475-4200 ext. NC court records often contain abbreviated codes. Appeal Bond -- A type of bond set by the court and filed by the appellant until the cause can be passed upon and disposed of by the superior court. Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) -- A conditional avoidance of imposition of sentence after conviction; failure to satisfy the terms and conditions may cause imposition of sentence after a finding of violation of probation. Counsel -- A person who is admitted to practice in a court of law and gives legal advice. Default -- The failure to appear, to defend, or to follow proper procedure in a lawsuit. District Court in St. Mary's County website. For example: For details on court numbers, case type abbreviations, and local notes, check the courts website, such as the California Central Districts district court website (scroll down to Case Naming Conventions) and the bankruptcy court website. Summons -- A writ notifying the person named that an action has been filed against the person and Enforcement -- Action taken to obtain compliance with a court order. Citations are entered in the issuing officer's patrol car and a copy is given to the violator. Res Gestae -- Things done; rule under which a remark made spontaneously and concurrently with an incident carries an inherent degree of credibility and is admissible because of its spontaneous nature (excited utterance); an exception to the hearsay rule. Judgment -- The final order of the court; in a criminal case, the conviction and sentence constitute the judgment, so there is no judgment until sentence is imposed. Administrative orders, Bar admissions orders, regulations and appellate schedules. Offense -- A violation of the criminal laws of this State or any political subdivision thereof. Immunity from Prosecution -- Protection from prosecution in exchange for testimony that might not otherwise by forthcoming. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Certiorari (writ of) (Trans: to be more fully informed) -- The process by which an appellate court calls for the records of a case from a lower court for review. 2. in a civil action, failure to answer may result in entry of a judgment against that person. In Propria Persona -- in ones own proper person; a party choosing to represent himself or herself without the benefit of an attorney; pro se. 2. Abated by Death -- The disposition of a charge due to death of the defendant. *4656, St. Mary's Circuit Court Local Administrative Order, Motion for Remote Proceeding or to Appeal Remotely (CC-DC-110), Law Library and Self-Help Center Instructions, Administrative Order Lifting the COVID-19 Health Emergency as to the Maryland Judiciary, Clerk's Office Website 26 0 obj <> endobj The Court of Appeals of Maryland is now the Supreme Court of Maryland and the Court of Special Appeals is now the Appellate Court of Maryland. Probation -- A means of conditionally releasing an individual after trial. Legally establishing paternity 3. ADA Americans with Disabilities Act 5. !CZZHpV E^6TsgglXcAq EIS/oYjll^h Certified Copy -- A copy of a document or record that is certified by the official custodian of the original as a true copy. xref endstream endobj startxref Co-defendant -- One of multiple persons named in the same civil complaint or charged in the same criminal charging document. Explore People's Law. Word abbreviations are often used in the docket entry to save time and space on the docket sheet. Searching for the other parent 2. Line (Praecipe) (Trans: command) -- A written request by an attorney entering his/her appearance, for the client before the court. Service -- Delivery of a writ, notice, injunction, etc., by an authorized person, to a person who is thereby officially notified of some action or proceeding in which the person is concerned. Peace Officer -- A person charged with the duty to enforce and preserve the public peace. Is there a specific reason you are asking? Website. Stet (Trans: to stand) -- A conditional stay of all further proceedings in a case. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. (Compare Public, Sealed, or Shielded Records). To find payment methods, deadlines, or information about your case, start here. What does the docket number on a bankruptcy case mean? Triple Seal -- Exemplified copy; a term referring to a certification of a court documents authenticity by signature of the clerk and seal of the court and certification by a judge of the court as to the authenticity of the clerks signature and seal; used to permit admission of the court document in a proceeding in another state under the full faith and credit provision of the U.S. Constitution. Supreme Court of Maryland Appellate Opinions Court Records Holidays Appellate Court of Maryland Appointed Attorneys Program Court Reporting Judicial Council Circuit Courts Closings/Delays Data Dashboard Judicial Ethics Committee District Court Commission on Judicial Disabilities Directory of Courts Judicial Selection Orphans' Court Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities Title 6. Administrative Order issued. hb```f``2g`a``c`@ rl``e1dY=AP!ao+g3`5`pKH3q K!|F! 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