FAMILY MAGISTRATES
Appointed by Circuit Court:
David S. Bruce, Esq.; John F. Gunning III, Esq.; Sandra F. Howell, Esq.; Charles J. Muskin, Esq.; Timothy P. Thurtle, Esq.; Erica J. Wolfe, Esq.; one vacancy.
COURT EXAMINERS
Appointed by Circuit Court:
Penelope S. Dart, Esq.; Martin B. Lessans, Esq.; Ronald M. Naditch, Esq.; Paula J. Peters, Esq.; Gregory L. Stephenson, Esq.
COURT AUDITORS
Appointed by Circuit Court:
John K. Gardner,
Esq.; John D. Newell, Esq.; James C. Praley, Esq.; one vacancy
P. O. Box 2395, Courthouse, 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21404 - 2395
(410) 222-1397
web: //circuitcourt.org/
Anne Arundel County Courthouse, 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland, May 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
The District Court, with
headquarters located in Annapolis, is a statewide court with 33 locations in 12 districts. The Chief Judge, judges, and staff ensure its mission - providing equal and exact justice for all who are involved in litigation before the Court.
Locations, contact information, directions, hours of operation, weekly dockets, Administrative Orders and more can be found on the webpage for each court location. Hover over and click on the county on the map or the direct links below:
Click here for the local COVID-19 related orders and policies issued by this court.
Welcome to the District Court of Maryland for Anne Arundel County located in Glen Burnie, MD.
The District Court hears landlord/tenant cases, replevin actions, traffic violations, criminal cases classified as misdemeanors and certain felonies, and civil cases in the amount of $30,000 or less. The District Court does not conduct jury trials.
Hon. John P. McKenna, Jr. Administrative Judge | |
Kathryn Glenn Administrative Clerk | Michael Lindner Administrative Commissioner |
General Information: 410-260-1800 | Toll-free Number (In-state only): 1-800-944-2688
TTY users call Maryland RELAY: 711
The courthouse is located at7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061-3705. For assistance with special needs, contact the court immediately.
General
From 695 take Exit 3 to Route 2, Ritchie Highway. Court is located at intersection of Rt. 2 and Rt. 648 (Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd.).
From Route I-97 take Quarterfield Road (Exit 13) toward Glen Burnie. Make a left onto Crain Highway. Make a right onto Fifth Avenue. Make a left onto Ritchie Highway (Route 2). The Court is located on the southbound side of Ritchie Highway and B&A Boulevard (MD 648) next to La Fontaine Bleue.
Bus Information
MTA Bus Number 14.
//www.mta.maryland.gov/
Free parking on street and in parking garage next to court.
District 7 - Anne Arundel County |
Phase IV - Reopening Plan - March 15th - April 25th, 2021 |
Phase IV- Reopening Plan- 06/05/2020 |
Statewide - Issued by the Chief Judge of the District Court |
Communication Regarding the CDC Agency Order and Landlord/Tenant Actions - 08/27/2021 |
Communication Regarding the CDC Agency Order and Landlord/Tenant Actions - 08/04/2021 |
Communication Regarding the CDC Agency Order and Landlord/Tenant Actions - 06/30/2021 |
Communication Regarding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Interim Final Rule Involving the CDC Agency Order and Failure to Pay Rent Landlord Tenant Actions - 04/30/2021 |
Emergency Rental Assistance Program - 04/30/2021 |
Communication on CDC Agency Order and Landlord Tenant Actions - 03/30/2021 |
Fourth Revised Communication Affidavit Judgment in the District Court - 03/12/2021 |
Communication Regarding District Court Restricted Operations and Landlord/Tenant Actions During Return to Phase IV - 02/26/2021 |
Communication Regarding the Recently Enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 - Updated 01/29/2021 |
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