Howard County District Court case Search

The records maintained by the Office of the Clerk of Court are available to the public for review. However, the records of juvenile or adoption cases may be restricted. Court records can be search on the Maryland Judiciary Web site.

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The Following is a Partial List of the Types of Cases Filed and Processed by the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court:
The Following is a Partial List of Documents Recorded with the Clerk for Permanent Retention:
Circuit Court
District Court
Orphans' Court
Register of Wills
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The Following is a Partial List of the Types of Cases Filed and Processed by the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court:

9250 Judicial Way
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043

Civil

Judicial Review of Administrative Agency Decisions
Appeals from the District Court
Matters which involve domestic relations including divorces, child support, and custody
Matters which involve non-domestic issues including foreclosures, mechanics liens and injunctions
Adoption and Paternity Matters
Guardianships
Name changes
Motor torts and other torts

Criminal

Felony and certain misdemeanor charges filed by the Grand Jury or the State's Attorney
Appeals from the District Court and requests for jury trials

Juvenile

Juvenile cases may include any matter brought before the Court which involve persons under the age of eighteen years.

Liens and Judgements

Liens and judgments including encumbrances, State tax liens, hospital liens, Maryland tax liens, District Court liens, civil judgments, and United States District Court judgments are recorded in the Office of the Clerk.

Juries

Citizens are selected randomly for service on grand and petit juries in the manner prescribed by the Court of Appeals. Jury trials are available only in the Circuit Courts of Maryland.

Public Official Commissions

The Oaths of Office for elected and appointed local officials, as well as officials appointed by the Governor for certain boards and commissions, are administered by the Clerk.

The Following is a Partial List of Documents Recorded with the Clerk for Permanent Retention:

9250 Judicial Way
Suite 1900
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Land Records

Deeds
Mortgages and Deeds of Trust
Leases
Releases of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust
Land Contracts

Plat Records

Subdivision
Condominium
Highway

PLATS.NET (Maryland Archives Plat Imaging Application - access can be granted with the username: plato and the password: plato#)

Miscellaneous Records

Financing Statements (prior to July 1, 1995)
Military Discharges
Federal Liens

Miscellaneous Services

Marriage Licenses
Civil Marriages
Business Licenses
Notary Public Commissions-An application for a notary public commission can be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State in Annapolis. Upon approval of this application, notary public commissions are issued by the Clerk.

Please be advised that the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is prohibited by law from rendering legal advice and from performing title searches.

Circuit Court

Hours of Operation - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except legal holidays

Circuit Court Website

Clerk's Office Website
Clerk of Court - Wayne A. Robey, Clerk

9250 Judicial Way
Ellicott City, MD 21043

General Information 410-313-2111
TTY users call Maryland Relay 711
Toll-free (in Maryland) 1-888-313-0197

For directions and parking information, visit the Clerk's web site.

District Court

District Court in Howard County website

See all District Court locations, contact information, directions, and more.

Hours of Operation - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except legal holidays

Orphans' Court

9250 Judicial Way, Suite 1206
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Judges’ Chambers Phone: 410-313-0491

Register of Wills

9250 Judicial Way, Suite 1100
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Howard County Register of Wills Website
Phone: 410-313-2133
Email:

Hours of Operation - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.

Click here for the local COVID-19 related orders and policies issued by this court.

Welcome to the District Court of Maryland for Howard County located in Ellicott City, 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. Pamila J. Brown Administrative Judge
Mary K. Smith Administrative Clerk	Jennifer Woode Administrative Commissioner

General Information: 410-480-7700 | Toll-Free Number (In-state only): 1-800-944-8107
TTY users call Maryland RELAY: 711

The courthouse is located at 3451 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043-4377. For assistance with special needs, contact the court immediately.

General
From 695 take Exit 15, Ellicott City. Follow Rt 40 West to Route 99, Rogers Ave. Make left onto Rogers. Courthouse is on left.

Bus Information
Howard Transit Buses, Yellow Route
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/transportation/public-transportation

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District 10 - Howard County

Administrative Order - Return Phase V - Howard County - 03/04/2022

Return to Phase III- 12/29/21

Mask Mandate- 08/10/2021

Remote Proceedings Guidelines - 05/28/2021

Return to Phase II - 11/30/2020

Return to Phase III - 11/16/2020

Administrative Order - Protocol for Suspended Judgments for Possession/Repossession - 09/04/2020

Phase IV - Reopening Plan - 08/31/2020

Howard County Landlord Information - 08/31/2020

Howard County Tenant Information - 08/31/2020

Phase III - Operating Plan - 07/17/2020

Phase III - Reopening Summary - 07/17/2020

Howard County Rental Assistance - 07/17/2020

Phase I-V - Reopening Plan - 06/05/2020

Administrative Order Extending the Stay of Evictions as a Result of COVID-19 - 03/30/2020

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 - 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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Can you look up District Court cases?

Federal case files are maintained electronically and are available through the internet-based Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) service. PACER allows anyone with an account to search and locate appellate, district, and bankruptcy court case and docket information.

Can you look up court cases Maryland?

If you need information about court records, there is a valuable on-line tool that can help. It's called Maryland Judiciary Case Search or just “Case Search.” To get started visit mdcourts.gov/casesearch.

How do I look up a court case in Alabama?

Public court records can be accessed via the online portals of the Alabama Judicial System and courts. Alternatively, visit the courthouse where the cases were heard and directly access the records from the Clerk's Office.

How do I find out my court date in Maryland?

How do I find out when it is? You can look up the case online at CaseSearch. Court dates should appear under Court Scheduling Information. You can also call the Clerk's Office at 410-535-1600 ext.