COVID-19 Information

Maryland Courts Resources

• The Judiciary has moved into Phase 2 of its Phased Reopening Plan.
• Information for the Public
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• Local Court Notices
• Directory of Courts

Videos

• A Reminder for Court Visitors During COVID-19 | Maryland Judiciary (YouTube)

• NAVIGATING COVID-19: Tools & Resources from the Maryland Judiciary's Public Affairs Office | April 23, 2020 from Maryland Judiciary (Vimeo)
  

• A Message from the Chief Judge on COVID-19 | Maryland Judiciary | May 18, 2020 from Maryland Judiciary (Vimeo)

Legal Resources

• Maryland Access to Justice Commission Resource Page
• Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and Maryland Judiciary questions and answers regarding court procedure during COVID-19
  • Question sets 1-4
  • Question set 5
• MSBA Organizational Updates
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Financial Resources

• People's Law Library Economic Relief Resources

Life Planning and Power of Attorney Resources

• Life Planning and Power of Attorney
• Power of Attorney
• Advance Directives
• Wills
• Standby Guardianship

Court Cases During COVID-19 Court Closure

• Criminal
• Evictions and Failure to Pay Rent
• Family Law
  • Statement from the Maryland Judiciary on Matters Concerning Children & Families
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  • Statement from the Maryland Judiciary Concerning Guardianships of Adults and Minors
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  • Maryland Judiciary’s Guidance for Court-Appointed Guardians of the Person and Property
      
• Foreclosure
• Peace Orders and Protective Orders
  • The District Court of Maryland's Communication Regarding Domestic Violence Protective Orders, Peace Orders and Extreme Risk Protective Orders 

June 5, 2020 Update

• On Friday, June 5, at 5 p.m., the Maryland Courts entered into Phase 2 of its progressive phased reopening plan. The courts are currently closed to the public; however, the courts will continue to hear certain types of emergency matters as well as certain types of other court matters. More information is available on the Maryland Courts website.
  • Note that phases may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
  • Review the Local Courts page before visiting a court location.
• As of Monday, June 8, 2020, the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library will be physically open to Judiciary staff and individuals with appellate courts cases (or who have made prior special arrangements), Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Library staff will respond to telephone and email requests. More information is available on the Library's website. See the Maryland Courts' Maryland Law Libraries page for information on your local law library's availability.