It is the mission of the District Court of Maryland to provide equal and exact justice for all who are involved in litigation before the Court.
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The jurisdiction of the court includes all landlord-tenant cases, replevin actions, motor vehicle violations, misdemeanors and certain felonies. In civil cases the District Court has exclusive jurisdiction in claims for amounts up to $5,000, and concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit courts in claims for amounts above $5,000 but less than $30,000. The jurisdiction of the court in criminal cases is concurrent with the Circuit Court for offenses in which the penalty may be confinement for three years or more or a fine of $2,500 or more; or offenses which are felonies. The District Court does not conduct jury trials. Also look at http://mdcourts.gov
Hours of Operation
M-F 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Fees
Fees vary according to circumstance.
Areas Served
Caroline County
