Since 1658, the office of Clerk of Court has provided the citizens of Maryland with a variety of essential services. Sub Curia (Trans: under law) -- An action of the court ordering a matter to be held pending resolution due to a legal requirement (a procedure, rule or statutory requirement that prevented the finality of the matter). Appellee -- A party against whom an appeal is taken. (See: Attorney of Record). ADA -- A Federal law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities (Americans with Disabilities Act). April 24, 2023. Accomplice -- A person who knowingly and willingly assists the principal offender in the commission of a crime. Private Process Server -- An adult private person, not a party to a case, used to deliver a summons, subpoena, or other court order. 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. Charging Document -- A written accusation alleging that a defendant has committed an offense, including a citation, an indictment, an information, and or a statement of charges. 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. Show Cause -- A process directed to a person to appear in court and present reasons why a certain order, judgment, or decree should not be made final. Acquittal -- The finding of a judge that the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction, or a verdict that the accused is not guilty. Prayer for a Jury Trial -- Request of a defendant in certain cases to be tried by a jury. Prima Facie -- Evidence good and sufficient on its face. Collateral Security -- Any property or money pledged or given to guarantee bail. (See: Counsel). Infraction (Civil) -- A violation of a statute, ordinance, or regulation for which the only penalty authorized is a civil fine. Emergency Evaluation -- Petition filed for issuance of an order by someone other than the subject for an emergency mental and/or physical evaluation that could result in involuntary admission to a facility. 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. Court Case Type Abbreviations List District Civil CV Criminal CR Small Claims SC Motor Vehicle CR Stalking CV Landlord/Tenant LT FAMILY Adoption AS Guardianship of Minors GM Children in Need of Services (CHINS) JV Juvenile Delinquency JV . (Compare Concurrent Jurisdiction). Voir Dire (Trans: to speak the truth) -- the preliminary examination of a prospective juror, or witness, to determine whether the person is competent, impartial, and unprejudiced. Guide & File -- Tool developed by the Maryland Courts to help you complete court forms online. Exhibits -- Documents and other tangible things that are attached to a pleading or offered as evidence in a case, after being marked for identification. Plaintiff -- A complaining party in a civil action. (See: Counsel). (Compare Confession). And in CR cases, the complainant has to personally appoint a lawyer to handle the case. Capital Case -- A criminal case in which the allowable punishment includes death. Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader appoints Judy Rupp state court administrator for the Maryland Judiciary. 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 information in Case Search is a summary of what is contained in the official case file. Change of Venue -- The transfer or removal of a civil or criminal case from one judicial district to another. Judicial Officer -- A judge or a District Court commissioner. Guilty -- The word used by an accused in pleading to the charges when he confesses to committing the crime of which he is charged. Admission -- The voluntary acknowledgement of the existence of fact facts relevant to an adversarys case. Peace Order -- An emergency form of relief or an order available to individuals who are experiencing problems with another person, including someone in a dating relationship, a neighbor, or a stranger. Contact Information Accounting & Finance Location: (AB) 2nd Floor Phone: (352) 671-5520 Public Record -- A record maintained in a government office, such as a court record, available for inspection by the general public. Forfeiture -- The loss of money or property or rights to property by failing to perform a condition or obligation required by the law or court without compensation to the owner. Initial Appearance -- The procedure by which an arrested defendant is promptly brought before a judicial officer who advises the defendant of the charges against him, his right to counsel, and his first day to appear in court and establishes conditions of pre-trial release. Jury Trial Prayer -- A case that was originally filed in the District Court, but for which a trial by jury in the Circuit Court is requested. Preliminary Hearing -- A hearing held in the District Court, unless waived by defendant, to determine whether there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed the offense(s); available when offense(s) charged are not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the District Court. Court Order -- A command or mandatory direction of a judge which is made during a case. Ct. Spec. (Compare admission), Confidential Record -- An official record of which a statute prohibits public review, such as presentence investigation reports. 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. Foreign Proceeding (FP) - Decedent domiciled out of state with real property in Maryland. Intrastate Detainer -- An arrest warrant issued on a charging document in Maryland and lodged with a correctional institution in Maryland in which the defendant is already in custody for the same or another offense to ensure continued detention of the defendant until processed on the charges underlying the warrant. Probable Cause -- Information given to a judicial officer that is sufficient in itself to warrant the issuance of a charging document. It also includes a probable cause determination on a warrantless arrest and advice of preliminary hearing in felony cases. 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. A party who fails to comply with a court order in a civil action. Circuit -- A geographical area including one or more counties over which the courts jurisdiction or a judges representation extends; under Article IV, Sections 14 and 19 of the Constitution of Maryland, there are six appellate circuits in Maryland and eight trial level circuits. Common Abbreviations Used in Criminal Record Reports This list should be used only as a guide in interpreting criminal record information. Reconsiderations can be ordered in open and closed cases. 3. Waiver of Fees -- An action for an order permitting a person to obtain a good or service without having to pay the standard fee. Shielded Record - A record or information in a record removed from public inspection by a judge or commissioner. Central Repository -- The Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. A warrant issued in connection with an indictment or information is still active (unless the warrant remains unserved for one year or longer) Parties must keep the Clerk's Office notified of current mailing address (es) in all pending cases. Maryland (US: / m r l n d / MERR-il-nd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Small Estate Judicial (SJ) - A proceeding conducted by the Orphans' Court when matters cannot be handled administratively. Terms of Use/Disclaimer. . 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. I look today and it has the case now listed as 'closed.'. Appellant -- The party who takes an appeal from one court to another. A party who fails to comply with a court order in a civil action. In Propria Persona -- in ones own proper person; a party choosing to represent himself or herself without the benefit of an attorney; pro se. Suspend -- To set aside all or part of a sentence. (Compare Public, Sealed, or Confidential Record). Reconsiderations can be ordered in open and closed cases. (Compare Revision of Sentence). 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. 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. Writ of Garnishment of Property -- An order of court commanding that a defendants assets be seized and the money paid to the plaintiff to satisfy a judgment. Oakland County, Maryland < /a > Maryland Judiciary case Search & quot ; and court. Split Sentence -- A sentence imposing a fine and imprisonment with the imprisonment part suspended or imposing a period of imprisonment, part of which is suspended and a period of probation is imposed. Arrest -- A written order by a judicial officer directed to a peace officer and commanding him to arrest the body of a person named in it who is accused of an offense. Modification -- (a change or alteration) An order changing the terms of a prior order of the Court. Mediation -- A form of alternative dispute resolution in which a trained neutral person, a mediator, helps people in a dispute to communicate with one another, understand each other, and if possible, reach agreements that meet the participants needs. Non-issue. Mistrial -- A trial that has been terminated and declared void due to prejudicial error in the proceedings or other extraordinary circumstances. Please note the % cannot be inserted at the beginning or middle of words. However, at any time, a traffic case record can be pulled from the history database back into Case Search by the clerk's office. Contempt, Civil -- Noncompliance with a court order or rule that affects another person; punishment is administered to compel compliance. Grand Jury -- A jury composed of 23 persons who receive evidence and determine if that evidence is sufficient for a criminal indictment. Interrogatories -- A set of written questions for the purpose of discovery. Surrender (by bail) -- The return of the defendant again into custody by the surety on a bail bond. Most popular Court abbreviations updated in April 2023 . Release of Lien -- The cancellation of record of a Declaration of Trust or other recorded security instrument given to secure a bail bond that has been discharged. Ordinance -- The enactments of the legislative body of a local government. 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. ABA Plea -- A guilty plea based on an agreement patterned on standards recommended by the American Bar Association (ABA); the defendant and the State present to the court, on the record, an agreement that incorporates a specific sentence bound by the terms relating to sentence and disposition. Initial Appearance -- The procedure by which an arrested defendant is promptly brought before a judicial officer who advises the defendant of the charges against him, his right to counsel, and his first day to appear in court and establishes conditions of pre-trial release. 1. in a criminal action, failure to appear may result in a bench warrant being issued for the persons arrest. Sequester -- Separate or isolate; for example, to separate witnesses from each other, to separate property from a party and place it in the custody of the court or a third person, etc. Contempt of Court -- Failure to obey a court order. Crimes of Violence -- Maryland Law provides a definition for Crimes of Violence as they relate to mandatory sentences in certain crimes and crimes of violence relating to pistols and revolvers. With a total land area of 12,407 square miles (32,130 km 2), Maryland is the 8th-smallest state by land area, but its . If you have any further questions regarding this issue, please contact our Customer Services counter at (602) 322-7200 or (520) 205-4200. Nunc Pro Tunc -- Now for then; phrase used when an order is issued on one date but is effective as if issued on an earlier date when it should have been issued. The application guides you through a series of questions called an "interview." Execution -- A method of obtaining satisfaction of a judgment. Mandamus -- A court order compelling an individual to fulfill an official ministerial duty. Police Record -- All official records that a law enforcement unit, booking facility, or the Central Repository maintains about the arrest and detention of, or further proceeding against, a person for a criminal charge, a suspected violation of a criminal law, or a violation of the Transportation Article for which a term of imprisonment may be imposed. Tracking Number -- The assigned 12-digit number that identifies the defendant and incident throughout criminal proceedings; the number identifies the year (first 2 digits), the origin of the charging document (next 4 digits), and the place of the charge(s) within the sequence of changes issued that year (last 6 digits). Statute -- An act of the General Assembly declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something. Speedy Trial -- The right of the accused to a speedy trial as guaranteed by the 6th Amendment of the United States Constitution; in Maryland, the right to be tried within 180 days after initial appearance, unless waived. Is there a specific reason you are asking? (see De Novo). Restitution -- The act of making good or giving equivalent of any loss, damage, or injury. Limited Jurisdiction -- the authority over only particular types of cases, or cases under a prescribed amount in controversy, or seeking only certain types of relief, the District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction. 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. ADA -- A Federal law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities (Americans with Disabilities Act). Jointly and Severally -- Acting together and separately; anyone so liable can sue or be sued with or without others joining in the action. Verification -- An oral or written statement that something is true, usually made under oath or affirmation. Common examples of confidential records may include juvenile case records, cases involving trade secrets and records in any case ordered shielded by a judge. Writ of Execution -- An order of court commanding performance of a specified act or granting authority to have the action done. Collateral Security -- Any property or money pledged or given to guarantee bail. Nunc Pro Tunc -- Now for then; phrase used when an order is issued on one date but is effective as if issued on an earlier date when it should have been issued. In January 2006, CaseSearch was introduced to satisfy information requests commonly received in the court clerks' offices. Offense -- A violation of the criminal laws of this State or any political subdivision thereof. Expungement -- The effective removal of police and/or court record from public inspection. Alias (Otherwise called) -- indicating one was called by one or the other of two names. Discovery -- Procedures used to obtain the disclosure of evidence before trial, such as: depositions, by oral examination or written questions; written interrogatories; requests for production or inspection of documents; orders for mental or physical examinations; and requests for admissions of fact and genuineness of documents. Opinion -- The statement of the courts decision in a case, setting out the reasons for the decision. App. Bail Bondsman -- The authorized agent of a surety insurer. Garnishee -- A person holding the property or assets of a judgment debtor. Abbreviations Used in the Local Rules of Court, by Division. Immunity from Prosecution -- Protection from prosecution in exchange for testimony that might not otherwise by forthcoming. Clerk -- An officer of the court who maintains case files, makes docket entries, issues process, and generally serves as the ministerial arm of the court. Not included are records pertaining to nonincarcerable violations of the Maryland vehicle laws or other traffic law, ordinance, or regulation, published opinions of the Court, cash receipt and disbursement records necessary for audit purposes; or a Court reporters transcript of proceedings involving multiple defendants. The defendant is also advised of right to counsel, referred to the Public Defender, if eligible, and informed that further appearance in court without counsel is deemed to be a waiver of counsel. States Attorney -- A person authorized to prosecute an offense on behalf of the State or a political subdivision thereof. Default -- The failure to appear, to defend, or to follow proper procedure in a lawsuit. 959 P.2d 128 (1998), the officer's use of . Mandate -- The judgment issued upon the decision of an appellate court. (Compare Probation). Clerk -- An officer of the court who maintains case files, makes docket entries, issues process, and generally serves as the ministerial arm of the court. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs. 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. Costs -- Fees and charges required by law to be paid to the court, the amount of which is fixed by statute or court rule. Finding -- A determination of fact by a judicial officer or jury. Nuisance -- An action that interferes with the use of property by being irritating, offensive, obstructive or dangerous. Court Supporting Agencies. Pending -- Cases that are awaiting further action. Hicks Waiver -- Waiver of the defendants right to a speedy trial, which is 180 days from the defendants initial appearance, in person or by attorney. Capital Case -- A criminal case in which the allowable punishment includes death. They bring: One (1) item from list A OR One (1) item from list B AND one (1) item from List C Pay Period. Preliminary Inquiry -- Pre-trial hearing to determine that the defendant has received a copy of the charging document and under-stands the offenses with which he is charged and the penalties thereof. (Also known as Reconsideration). Incarceration -- Imprisonment; confinement in a jail or penitentiary. Person -- Any individual, partnership, joint stock company, unincorporated association or society, municipal or other corporation, the State, its agencies or political subdivisions, or any other governmental entity. 3. Appeal -- The review of a case in a court of higher jurisdiction. Court Records -- All official records maintained by the clerk or other personnel pertaining to any criminal action or proceeding for expungement, including indices, docket entries charging documents, pleadings, memoranda, assignment schedules, disposition sheets, transcriptions of proceedings, electronic recordings, orders, judgments, and decrees. Search -- A written order by a judge directed to a peace officer and commanding him to search for and seize property as described therein. Unprobated Will Only (UN) - Will and Information Report filed with will and/or Application to Fix Inheritance Tax. Government, Tracking, Management. When you're done, the program automatically generates your completed forms, along with detailed instructions on what to do next. 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. Writ of Garnishment of Property -- An order of court commanding that a defendants assets be seized and the money paid to the plaintiff to satisfy a judgment. Post Conviction -- A procedure by which a convicted defendant challenges the conviction and/or sentence on the basis of some alleged violation or error. This is the two week period that an employee works and then is paid for. Wrongful Death -- A lawsuit brought by a decedents survivors for their damages resulting from a tortuous injury that caused the decedents death. The case type has also been changed to 'CRSCA.'. Lien -- A claim upon the real property of another for some debt; the property remains in the defendants possession. Hearsay -- Evidence offered by a witness based on what others have said. Guide & File -- Tool developed by the Maryland Courts to help you complete court forms online. On motion of the States Attorney, the court may indefinitely postpone trial of a charge by marking the charge stet on the docket. Moot -- Issue previously decided or settled. The Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) case management system was implemented in Prince George's County on Monday, October 17, 2022. Wrongful Detainer -- (formerly known as Forcible Entry and Detainer) A proceeding for regaining possession from someone who has wrongfully taken or refused to surrender possession of property. NonProbate (NP) - Property of the decedent which passes by operation of law such as a joint tenancy, tenants by the entireties, or property passing under a deed or trust, revocable or irrevocable. Motion -- A request to a court by one or more of the parties for a specific action in a case. 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. Quash -- To set aside or to make void; with respect to process, such as a summons or subpoena, to void on motion of the person served. Presentence Investigation Report (PSI) -- A confidential report ordered by the judge and produced by the division of parole and probation prior to sentencing, to provide background information (job, finances, family status, community ties, etc.) Landlords Complaint for failure to pay rent -- An action for the recovery of possession of real property. Original Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction of the first court to hear a case. Trial De Novo -- From the beginning; appeal in which the reviewing court completely retries the case. Affirmed (Judgment) -- A decision by an appellate court finding that the judgment of a lower court is correct and should stand. Felony -- A serious criminal offense, punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or death. 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. Small Estate (SE) - Assets subject to administration valued at $30,000 or less ($50,000 if the spouse is the sole legatee or heir). (Compare Public, Sealed, or Confidential Record). Third Party Claim -- A defendant may cause a summons and complaint to be served upon a person not a party to the action who is or may be liable to the defendant for all or part of a plaintiffs claim against the defendant. Remand -- An action by the court that sends a case to another court or agency for further action. Line (Praecipe) (Trans: command) -- A written request by an attorney entering his/her appearance, for the client before the court. (See: Attorney of Record). True Copy Test -- A copy of a court document given under the clerks seal, but not certified. Law Enforcement Unit -- A State, county, or municipal police department or unit, the office of a Sheriff, the office of a States Attorney, or the office of the Attorney General of the State. Warrant -- A written order by a judicial officer commanding a peace officer to arrest the person named in it or to search for and seize property as described in it. Maryland County Codes | Maryland Courts 361 Rowe Boulevard Annapolis, MD 21401 410-260-1430 | 888-216-8156 lawlibrary@mdcourts.gov Thurgood Marshall State Law Library Maryland County Codes The publishers of the websites on this page make every effort to keep their sites updated in a timely fashion. Incompetency -- Lack of capacity to understand the nature and object of the proceedings, to consult with counsel, and to assist in preparing a defense. Statute -- An act of the General Assembly declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something. (Compare Removal). Infraction (Civil) -- A violation of a statute, ordinance, or regulation for which the only penalty authorized is a civil fine. 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. Battery -- The unlawful application of physical force to, or offensive touching of, another without the individuals consent. Merits -- Strict legal rights of the parties; a decision on the merits is one that reaches the right(s) of a party as distinguished from a disposition of the case on a ground not reaching the rights raised in the action; for example, in a criminal case double jeopardy does not apply if charges are nolle prossed before trial commences, and in a civil action res judicata does not apply if a previous action was dismissed on a preliminary motion raising a technicality such as improper service of process. The purpose of this bond is to assure that the appellant will prosecute his appeal and will appear in court. Consecutive Sentences -- Upon conviction of multiple counts/charges in one or more cases, sentences must be served one after the other, rather than at the same time (see: concurrent sentence). Miller filled out a portion of the form noting that the test results were "0.148" and that the "Instrument Type" was "5000," but neglected to indicate whether the chemical test was of Hahn's blood or breath. Certified Mail -- Mail deposited with the US Postal Service, with postage prepaid and return receipt requested. Certified Copy -- A copy of a document or record that is certified by the official custodian of the original as a true copy. An order entered by a judge suspending or postponing a proceeding or execution of an action before the Court. Costs -- Fees and charges required by law to be paid to the court, the amount of which is fixed by statute or court rule. GR cases are usually filed with the police. The abbreviations and comment codes are explained below. 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. 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). De Novo Appeal (Trans: for new) -- An appeal from a District Court to a circuit court for a new trial at which new evidence may be presented and new determinations are made. Sentence -- The judgment of court after conviction awarding punishment. U.S. Court of Appeals -- Federal appellate court having jurisdiction over actions decided in the U.S. District Court. Body Attachment -- A written order issued by a court directing a sheriff or peace officer to take custody of and bring before the court: Admission -- The voluntary acknowledgement of the existence of fact facts relevant to an adversarys case. Typically defendants enter one of the following pleas: guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere. Indictment -- A charging document returned by a grand jury and filed in a circuit court. 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. Record on Appeal -- The case file and its contents, together with a transcript of all proceedings in the lower court. Although the FBI does publish a standard list, many abbreviations are the result of local court "ingenuity." This list of Record on Appeal -- The case file and its contents, together with a transcript of all proceedings in the lower court. Plea -- The defendants formal answer to criminal charges.
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