There are 42 Courts in Maryland, serving a population of 5,996,079 people in an area of 9,707 square miles. There is 1 Court per 142,763 people, and 1 Court per 231 square miles.
The state of Maryland is ranked 48th in Courts per capita, and 25th in Courts per square mile.
Find Maryland Appellate Courts, Trial Courts, Problem Solving Courts, and Jury Duty Requirements.
Maryland Appellate Courts
Court Name: Maryland Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Annapolis
Number of Judges: 7
Court Name: Maryland Court of Special Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Annapolis
Number of Judges: 15
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Circuit Court | Constitution | County | 162 |
| Maryland District Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 116 |
| Maryland Orphans Court | Constitution | County | 66 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Re-Entry Courts | Local |
| Teen Courts | Local |
| Back-On-Track Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 1 Day |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | Per jury plan |