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ADR IN THE MARYLAND RULES SUBCOMMITTEE The Domestic Law Committee originated as the Family and Domestic Relations Law Committee, which was started by the Executive Committee of the Maryland Judicial Conference. PROBLEM-SOLVING COURTS SUBCOMMITTEE For judges, magistrates, and commissioners, the Committee guides, promotes, and encourages education. Maryland Municipalities The Senior Judges Committee began in January 2015 as the Retired and Recalled Judges Committee, and adopted its present name in August 2016 (Administrative Order, Aug. 25, 2016). SENIOR JUDGES COMMITTEE The Work Group reported its findings to the Judicial Council on November 21, 2017, and was granted an extension to December 31, 2018 to complete its work. Robert B. Kershaw, Co-Chair Maryland Judiciary Case Search | Anne Arundel County, MD The Subcommittee reviews matters concerning Child in Need of Assistance (CINA), termination of parental rights, and adoption. RESERVED CASE REPORT WORK GROUP Under the Committee are two subcommittees: Foster Care Court Improvement Program; and Juvenile Justice. In January 2015, the Family Law Committee was renamed the Domestic Law Committee. COMMISSIONER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE Judicial Education | Maryland Courts SPECIALTY COURTS & DOCKETS COMMITTEE Formed in January 2015, the Education Committee coordinates the continuing legal education for the Judiciary, including all judges, family magistrates, Orphans' Court judges, commissioners, and judiciary staff. Caroline County District Court, John R. Hargreaves District Court/Multi-Service Center, 207 South Third St., Denton, Maryland, August 2016. You do not need to login to access public applications. Kathleen G. Cox, Chair Norman R. Stone III, Chair, CASESEARCH & DATA REQUEST SUBCOMMITTEE MENTOR SUBCOMMITTEE The Subcommittee assists and advises the Chief Judge of the District Court of Maryland, and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Office of the District Court and its programs. The Committee is aided by two subcommittees: Civil Law, and Criminal Law. e-mail: mdmanual@maryland.gov. The Work Group reported its findings to the Judicial Council on November 21, 2017, and was granted an extension to December 31, 2018 to complete its work. OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE All requests to establish problem-solving courts are reviewed by the Subcommittee, which also advises the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland on such matters. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE WORK GROUP, REMOTE HEARINGS WORK GROUP Mahasin S. El Amin, Chair In December 2006, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals created the Problem-Solving Courts Committee (Administrative Order, Dec. 21, 2006). SENIOR JUDGES COMMITTEE web: www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/judicialcouncil/pdfs/judcouncilstructure.pdf#page=43, John P. Morrissey, Chair (chosen by Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Maryland). SENIOR JUDGES COMMITTEE Six subcommittees aid the Committee. EDUCATION COMMITTEE Theresa M. Adams; Julie L. Glass; Yolanda A. Tanner; William V. Tucker; Dana M. Wright. In January 2015, the Court Technology Committee was created, replacing the Technology Oversight Board of the Administrative Office of the Courts. RULES REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE Keith A. Baynes; Louis A. Becker; Katherine Beane Hager; Joan E. Ryon; Ann L. Wagner-Stewart; Halee F. Weinstein. The Court Access and Community Relations Committee began as the Public Awareness Committee, which was started by the Executive Committee of the Maryland Judicial Conference. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Brown; K. Christy Holt Chesser; Susan H. Hazlett; Geoffrey G. Hengerer; Lisa Hall Johnson; Sherri D. Koch; H. Jack Price, Jr.; Gerald V. Purnell; Eric W. Schaffer; Bonnie G. Schneider; Shaem C. P. Spencer; Dorothy J. Wilson. The Court Operations Committee was established in January 2015. data search provides ownership and value information about every parcel of real property Under the Committee are the Communication and Access to Judicial Information Joint Subcommittee, and three subcommittees: Case Management, Forms, and Jury Use and Management. They are concerned with Commissioner Education, Judicial Education, Magistrate Education, Mentor, Professional Development, and Technology Training Services. Eileen A. Reilly, Chair Formerly the Commissioner Education Committee of the District Court of Maryland, the Committee was restructured in January 2015 as a subcommittee of the Education Committee of the Judicial Council. Maryland Independent Agencies Under the Committee are the Communication and Access to Judicial Information Joint Subcommittee, and four subcommittees: Casesearch and Data Request, Noncase Record Technology, Policy for Use of Technology by Counsel and Parties, and Project Evaluation. They are specialized dockets designed to divert criminals into a program that provides intensive treatment and case supervision closely managed by a court. PROBLEM-SOLVING COURTS SUBCOMMITTEE To the Judicial Council, the Committee provides advice and guidance concerning the implementation of new technology systems and their impact on judicial operations and functions. Maryland Judicial Center, 187 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, February 2020. CIRCUIT COURT CLERK TIME STUDY WORK GROUP COURT TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Yvette M. Bryant; Mark S. Chandlee; Aileen E. Oliver; Margaret M. Schweitzer. Laura S. Ripken, Chair (chosen by Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Maryland), 2023. In January 2016, it was restructured under its present name as a joint subcommittee of the Court Access and Community Relations Committee, the Court Operations Committee, and the Court Technology Committee. JURY USE & MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE In March 2016, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals convened the Joint Work Group on Human Trafficking. In January 2015, the Family Law Committee was renamed the Domestic Law Committee. Real Property Data Search is provided by the Department of Assessments and Taxation. The Judicial College of Maryland is considered the premier learning institution for judicial and court education in the country. COMMISSIONER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE The Committee recommends policy, rules, and legislation to improve the administration of juvenile law, including juvenile justice and child welfare. Maryland Independent Agencies e-mail: mdmanual@maryland.gov. For victims of human trafficking who come into contact with the courts, the Work Group will identify resources and best practices to serve their needs, and will study existing programs in Maryland and other states. The Judiciary provides public access to court records in accordance When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. The Committee recommends strategies to dismantle any discriminatory behaviors in all aspects of the Judiciarys functions. Cynthia M. Jurrius, Esq., MACRO Program Director (410) 260-3552 The Judiciary provides public access to court records in accordance with Maryland Rules 16-901 through 16-914, effective August 1, 2017. With the Judicial College of Maryland, other Judicial Council committees, departments, and justice partners, the Committee works to effectuate the provision of all educational services, and seeks out new technologies, and innovative and effective delivery methods (Administrative Order, Nov. 23, 2015). Recruiting . Six subcommittees aid the Committee. Patricia L. Mitchell, Chair, 2022 JUDICIAL EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE They are specialized dockets designed to divert criminals into a program that provides intensive treatment and case supervision closely managed by a court. Further, it oversees the federal Court Improvement Grant. This subcommittee is concerned with the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) case management system, which will be used by all the courts in the Maryland Judiciary. Former Howard County Courthouse, 8360 Court Ave., Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. This subcommittee is concerned with the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) case management system, which will be used by all the courts in the Maryland Judiciary. The Civil and Domestic Work Group originated as the Committee on Civil Procedures of the DIstrict Court of Maryland. Maryland Judiciary CRIMINAL LAW SUBCOMMITTEE Formed in January 2015, the Foster Care Court Improvement Program Subcommittee is a successor to the Foster Care Court-Improvement Implementation Committee. The Subcommittee also serves as a District Court liaison to the broader alternative dispute resolution community. For judges, magistrates, and commissioners, the Committee guides, promotes, and encourages education. In addition, the Subcommittee serves as the Judiciary's clearinghouse for grants relating to these courts. E-MAIL RETENTION WORK GROUP Judge Bridget Cohee Berkeley County Judicial Center 380 West South Street, Suite 4401 Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-596-2140 Fax: 304-350-3079 Judge Laura V. Faircloth Berkeley County Judicial Center 380 West South Street, Suite 4403 Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-264-1947 Fax: 267-3883 SUPERVISORS & MANAGERS WORK GROUP, WORK GROUP ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING The Senior Judges Committee began in January 2015 as the Retired and Recalled Judges Committee, and adopted its present name in August 2016 (Administrative Order, Aug. 25, 2016). The Domestic Law Committee originated as the Family and Domestic Relations Law Committee, which was started by the Executive Committee of the Maryland Judicial Conference. CRIMINAL LAW SUBCOMMITTEE MAJOR PROJECTS COMMITTEE Maryland Judicial Conference - Origin & Functions White; Barry G. Williams; Zuberi B. Williams; Dorothy J. Wilson; Dana Moylan Wright; one vacancy. (Bo) McAllister; Patricia L. Mitchell; Donna McCabe Schaeffer; Kathy P. Smith; Lara M. Stone; Barbara B. Waxman. Three subunits assist the Committee: the Chief Clerk's Subcommittee, the Civil and Domestic Work Group, the Criminal and Traffic Work Group, the Project Evaluation Subcommittee. Further, it sets standards of conduct for professional mediators. They are concerned with Commissioner Education, Judicial Education, Magistrate Education, Mentor, Professional Development, and Technology Training Services. Terms expire 2023. Pamela J. COURT ACCESS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Terms expire 2024. All requests to establish problem-solving courts are reviewed by the Subcommittee, which also advises the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland on such matters. Problem-solving courts are those appointed within a circuit court by the Circuit Administrative Judge to deal with problems that continually give rise to criminal charges brought before the court. The Office of the Chief Clerk is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Court. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE The Committee reformed in January 2015 as the Civil and Domestic Work Group of the District Court Chief Judge's Committee under the Judicial Council. When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. web: www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/judicialcouncil/pdfs/judcouncilstructure.pdf#page=74, E. Gregory Wells, Chair (chosen by Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Maryland), 2022. LANDLORD/TENANT E-FILING PROGRAM WORK GROUP Staff: Carole (Carly) Roch (410) 260-1539; e-mail: carole.roche@mdcourts.gov Under the Committee's purview are all matters concerning the efficient operation of the courts. MAGISTRATE EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE To strengthen the Maryland Judiciarys commitment to equal justice under the law, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals formed the Equal Justice Committee in June 2020. Roberta L. Warnken, DOMESTIC LAW COMMITTEE The District Court Chief Judge's Committee was organized in January 2015. MAJOR PROJECTS COMMITTEE REMOTE HEARINGS WORK GROUP Use a proficiency-based program to educate all courtroom staff on effective communication, excellent customer service, and assisting difficult people. Maryland Independent Agencies EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Problem-solving courts are those appointed within a circuit court by the Circuit Administrative Judge to deal with problems that continually give rise to criminal charges brought before the court. In January 2015, the Juvenile Law Committee was organized. CRIMINAL LAW SUBCOMMITTEE Problem-solving courts are those appointed within a circuit court by the Circuit Administrative Judge to deal with problems that continually give rise to criminal charges brought before the court. In December 2006, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals created the Problem-Solving Courts Committee (Administrative Order, Dec. 21, 2006). The Work Group reported its findings to the Judicial Council on November 21, 2017, and was granted an extension to December 31, 2018 to complete its work. Nancy B. Shuger, Chair, 2022 MAGISTRATE EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE PROBLEM-SOLVING COURTS SUBCOMMITTEE The Conference consists of all judges of the Supreme Court of Maryland, the Appellate Court of Maryland, the Circuit Courts, and the District Court of Maryland. The Committee recommends strategies to dismantle any discriminatory behaviors in all aspects of the Judiciarys functions. This subcommittee is concerned with the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) case management system, which will be used by all the courts in the Maryland Judiciary. Staff: R. Gray Barton (410) 260-3617 MENTOR SUBCOMMITTEE Welcome Click here for all COVID-19 information related to the courts. A program of continuing performance evaluation for problem-solving courts was established under the Maryland Judicial Conference when the Problem-Solving Committee was authorized in December 2006 (Administrative Order, Dec. 21, 2006). Photo by Diane F. Evartt. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE The Civil and Domestic Work Group originated as the Committee on Civil Procedures of the DIstrict Court of Maryland. SPECIALTY COURTS & DOCKETS COMMITTEE CIVIL LAW SUBCOMMITTEE web: www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/judicialcouncil/pdfs/judcouncilstructure.pdf#page=32 In February 2005, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals created the Court Reporting Committee. ; Abigail Hill, Esq. SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANT SUBCOMMITTEE They are owned by a bank or a lender who took ownership through foreclosure proceedings. Staff: Richard P. Abbott, Esq. information to third parties and/or unauthorized parties at any time Under the Committee are the Communication and Access to Judicial Information Joint Subcommittee, and four subcommittees: Casesearch and Data Request, Noncase Record Technology, Policy for Use of Technology by Counsel and Parties, and Project Evaluation. CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC WORK GROUP Audrey J. S. Carrion, Chair, 2023 The Committee monitors changes to laws, rules, and policies that might affect retired and recalled judges. CHILD SUPPORT WORK GROUP Terms expire 2024. web: www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/judicialcouncil/pdfs/judcouncilstructure.pdf#page=89, Appointed by Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Maryland, to 2-year terms: Maryland Judicial Conference GUIDE & FILE REVIEW & TESTING WORK GROUP ; Abigail Hill, Esq. COURT REPORTING WORK GROUP With the Judicial College of Maryland, other Judicial Council committees, departments, and justice partners, the Committee works to effectuate the provision of all educational services, and seeks out new technologies, and innovative and effective delivery methods (Administrative Order, Nov. 23, 2015). Maryland at a Glance Appointed by Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Maryland, to 2-year terms: Staff: Maureen A. Denihan, Director of ADR Programs (410) 260-1476 MAJOR PROJECTS COMMITTEE Terms expire 2022. web: www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/judicialcouncil/pdfs/judcouncilstructure.pdf#page=9, Appointed by Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Maryland, to 2-year terms: The Joint Subcommittee develops programs to promote internal and external communications. Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies In January 2015, it reformed as a subcommittee of the Specialty Courts and Dockets Committee, and in December 2020 was reformed as the Behavioral Health Subcommittee. WORK GROUP ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING COURT TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Terms expire 2024. DISTRICT COURT CHIEF JUDGE'S COMMITTEE Functions of that committee were re-assigned to the Problem-Solving Courts Subcommittee formed in January 2015 under the Specialty Courts and Dockets Committee. Under the Committee are the Communication and Access to Judicial Information Joint Subcommittee, and three subcommittees: Case Management, Forms, and Jury Use and Management. FORMS SUBCOMMITTEE Pamela K. Alban, Chair For judges, magistrates, and commissioners, the Committee guides, promotes, and encourages education. web: www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/judicialcouncil/pdfs/judcouncilstructure.pdf#page=74 The Committee monitors changes to laws, rules, and policies that might affect retired and recalled judges. Mark F. Scurti, Co-Chair To strengthen the Maryland Judiciarys commitment to equal justice under the law, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals formed the Equal Justice Committee in June 2020. All requests to establish problem-solving courts are reviewed by the Subcommittee, which also advises the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland on such matters. PROBLEM-SOLVING COURTS SUBCOMMITTEE Maryland Judiciary Homepage Index of public cases that have been created by MDEC courts in the previous 30 days Index of public cases that have been created by Baltimore City courts in the previous 30 days Active and Former Judicial Officers IDs | Maryland Courts (mdcourts.gov) For judges, magistrates, and commissioners, the Committee guides, promotes, and encourages education. e-mail: mdmanual@maryland.gov. For victims of human trafficking who come into contact with the courts, the Work Group will identify resources and best practices to serve their needs, and will study existing programs in Maryland and other states. The Committee reformed in January 2015 as the Civil and Domestic Work Group of the District Court Chief Judge's Committee under the Judicial Council. Michael A. DiPietro, Chair In March 2016, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals convened the Joint Work Group on Human Trafficking. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE Staff: Robert J. Bruchalski (410) 260-1001; Renee A. Abbott (410) 260-1106; Jeffry D. Huddleston (410) 260-3514 ; Danielle M. Mosley; Karen A. Pilarski; Stephanie Picard Porter; Stephen J. Sfekas; Michael W. Siri; Richard R. Trunnell; Kevin R. Tucker. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE Search the Manual The Joint Subcommittee develops programs to promote internal and external communications. Terms expire 2023. Under the Committee are four subcommittees: Legislative, Newsletter, Retirement Process and Procedures, and Senior Judges Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) Access. Terms expire 2023. The Committee is assisted by two subcommittees: Behavioral Health, and Problem-Solving Courts. Supporting the Committee's work is the District Court Alternative Dispute Resolution. Maryland Municipalities They are concerned with Court Reporting, Expungement, and Legislative Review. Pamela J. Formed in January 2015, the Education Committee coordinates the continuing legal education for the Judiciary, including all judges, family magistrates, Orphans' Court judges, commissioners, and judiciary staff.