Limited Order (LO) A limited order to locate assets or a will. Types of Acronyms; 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. Judge -- Can be a judge of any court in this state, but most often will be a judge of the court which issued the documents you have before you, or a judge of the court having jurisdiction over the matter before you. Accomplice -- A person who knowingly and willingly assists the principal offender in the commission of a crime. Remand -- An action by the court that sends a case to another court or agency for further action. Waive/Waiver -- Giving up a legal right voluntarily, intentionally, and with full knowledge of the consequences. 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. Judgment -- The final order of the court; in a criminal case, the conviction and sentence constitute the judgment, so there is no judgment until sentence is imposed. Exception -- A formal objection to an action of the court during trial, evidencing the objecting partys disagreement with the courts ruling and preserving the matter for review on appeal. Petitioner -- The person requesting the court's help. Maryland Judiciary Case Search ("Case Search") is the primary way that the public may search for records of court cases. A claim by one party against a co-party. However, at any time, a traffic case record can be pulled from the history database back into Case Search by the clerk's office. (See: Huger v. State, 285 Md. Bench -- The body of judges composing a court. 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. It hasn't been 18 months and I haven't been back to court to either change the sentence or to shave . Note: Marital Property does not include property acquired before the marriage; acquired by inheritance or gift from a third party; excluded by valid agreement; acquired during the period that the parties voluntarily lived separate and apart without cohabitation and without interruption; directly traceable to any of these sources. Litigant -- A party to a lawsuit; one engaged in litigation. Service -- Delivery of a writ, notice, injunction, etc., by an authorized person, to a person who is thereby officially notified of some action or proceeding in which the person is concerned. Deposition -- Pretrial examination of a witness on written or oral questions answered under oath, used to discover the witness testimony in preparation for trial, and admissible at trial in lieu of live testimony if the witness is unavailable or refused to testify. A material witness in a criminal case. Guilty -- The word used by an accused in pleading to the charges when he confesses to committing the crime of which he is charged. 2. Alias (Otherwise called) -- indicating one was called by one or the other of two names. 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). Appeal Bond -- A type of bond set by the court and filed by the appellant until the cause can be passed upon and disposed of by the superior court. Abated by Death -- The disposition of a charge due to death of the defendant. Arrest -- To deprive a person of his liberty by legal authority. Information -- A charging document filed in a court by a States Attorney. They bring: One (1) item from list A OR One (1) item from list B AND one (1) item from List C Pay Period. 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. Recuse -- A judges determination of the inappropriateness of his/her hearing a particular matter. 2. Moot -- Issue previously decided or settled. Sua Sponte --Of its own will; commonly when a judge does something without being so requested by any party in a case. Collateral Security -- Any property or money pledged or given to guarantee bail. Process -- Any written order issued by a court to secure compliance with its commands or to require action by any person and includes a summons, subpoena, an order of publication, or a commission of other writ. April 24, 2023. The Maryland Judiciary strives to protect the integrity of the information regarding cases and respective parties stored in its applications and systems. Insanity Plea -- A claim that the defendant lacks the soundness of mind required by law to accept responsibility for a criminal act. Appellee -- A party against whom an appeal is taken. Appeals, Certiorari, and Certification of Questions. Subpoena -- A writ issued by a court that compels a person to appear and give testimony at a specified time and place. Oakland County, Maryland < /a > Maryland Judiciary case Search & quot ; and court. Common examples of confidential records may include juvenile case records, cases involving trade secrets and records in any case ordered shielded by a judge. Pending -- Cases that are awaiting further action. (see De Novo). 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. And in CR cases, the complainant has to personally appoint a lawyer to handle the case. Pretrial Release -- The release by a judicial officer of a defendant, prior to trial, under conditions that the judicial officer feels will reasonably assure the defendants appearance as required. Bench Warrant -- A warrant issued by a judge for the arrest of a defendant for failure to appear in court as required. Parole -- A conditional release from imprisonment by a parole board that entitles the defendant to serve the remainder of the sentence outside of the prison as long as all of the conditions of release are met. 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. 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. Reconsideration -- (a change or alteration) An order changing the terms of a prior order of the Court. Custodia Legis -- In the custody of the law; property that has been lawfully taken, by authority of legal process, and remains in the possession of a public officer or an officer of a court empowered by law to hold the property. Confessed Judgment -- An action seeking final judgment based upon a person agreeing, in advance, to the entry of judgment against them upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event, such as making a payment. Statement of Charges -- A charging document, other than a citation, filed in District Court by a peace officer or by a judicial officer. Record on Appeal -- The case file and its contents, together with a transcript of all proceedings in the lower court. Circuit Court -- A trial court of general jurisdiction. Eviction -- Action taken to legally dispossess a person of land or property. Unprobated Will Only (UN) - Will and Information Report filed with will and/or Application to Fix Inheritance Tax. 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. The information in Case Search is a summary of what is contained in the official case file. 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. 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. Review of Sentence -- Review of a criminal sentence by a three judge panel (excluding the sentencing judge) on application of the defendant; as a result of the review, the sentence may be increased, decreased, or remain unchanged. Appellant -- The party who takes an appeal from one court to another. Pretrial Release -- The release by a judicial officer of a defendant, prior to trial, under conditions that the judicial officer feels will reasonably assure the defendants appearance as required. Use a % as a wildcard when searching in a field (Smith%) would give you all names that start with Smith, Smithson, Smithsburg, Smithman, etc. Finding -- A determination of fact by a judicial officer or jury. Title 13. Appeal -- The review of a case in a court of higher jurisdiction. Jurisdiction -- Authority by which courts receive and decide cases. (Also known as Modification). 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. Prosecuting Attorney or Prosecutor -- A public officer whose duty is the prosecution of criminal proceedings on behalf of the citizens of the state; most often refers to a States Attorney or Assistant States Attorney but, for some crimes, can be the State Prosecutor or Attorney General. A party who fails to comply with a court order in a civil action. Custody Case -- The type of proceeding in which the court determines which parent, other adult, or agency shall have physical control over a child. Bifurcate -- To try issues separately, such as criminal responsibility and guilt in a criminal proceeding and liability and damages in a civil action. Public Defender -- Counsel provided at public expense, primarily to defend indigent defendants in criminal cases. 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. 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). Enforcement -- Action taken to obtain compliance with a court order. This quick reference is not produced by or affiliated with the State of Maryland. Writ of Habeas Corpus -- A court order compelling a Warden/Sheriff to bring a prisoner before a court at a specific date and time, most frequently to determine whether the prisoner is being held lawfully. In Propria Persona -- in ones own proper person; a party choosing to represent himself or herself without the benefit of an attorney; pro se. 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. Incompetency -- Lack of capacity to understand the nature and object of the proceedings, to consult with counsel, and to assist in preparing a defense. FORC CONT CR MT More Ask a lawyer - it's free! Venue -- The geographical division in which an action or prosecution may be brought for trial. (see De Novo). Reconsideration -- (a change or alteration) An order changing the terms of a prior order of the Court. Accomplice -- A person who knowingly and willingly assists the principal offender in the commission of a crime. Lien -- A claim upon the real property of another for some debt; the property remains in the defendants possession. 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. Disposition -- Determination of the final arrangement or settlement of a case following judgment. 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. Interstate Detainer -- An arrest warrant issued on a charging document in another state and lodged with a correctional institution in Maryland in which the defendant is already detained to ensure continued detention of the defendant until delivered to the custody of the other state for prosecution on the pending charges. 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. Distress or Distraint -- Seizure; taking personal property out of the custody of a wrongdoer and into the custody of the party injured; for example, distress is a remedy for failure to pay rent. Trial De Novo -- From the beginning; appeal in which the reviewing court completely retries the case. (Compare Sealed, Shielded or Confidential Record). 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. This list contains descriptions of the codes most commonly used by the clerks of court. All criminal traffic charges are heard de novo in the circuit court. Execution -- A method of obtaining satisfaction of a judgment. and prior criminal record of the defendant and, in certain cases, a victim impact statement. Attachment -- The process of apprehending a person (as in a body attachment) or seizing property to satisfy a judgment. In Forma Pauperis -- Frequently used by inmates filing papers to seek waiver of prepayment of filing fees in State courts. No intermediate appellate court : Maryland : Maryland Court of Appeals (supreme court) Md. Subsequent Offender -- A defendant who, because of prior conviction, is subject to additional or mandatory statutory punishment for the offense charged. (Also known as Reconsideration). 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. Judicial Officer -- A judge or a District Court commissioner. Sentence -- The judgment of court after conviction awarding punishment. Case codes can be found at Michigan Case Type Codes. Wrongful Death -- A lawsuit brought by a decedents survivors for their damages resulting from a tortuous injury that caused the decedents death. Stet (Trans: to stand) -- A conditional stay of all further proceedings in a case. Procedural Law -- The method, established normally by rules, to be followed in a case; the formal steps in a judicial proceeding. Detinue -- An action for the value of goods. Citation -- A charging document, other than an indictment, information, or statement of charges, issued to a defendant by a peace officer or other person authorized by law to do so. Transcript -- The official typed record of court proceedings, including the word for word testimony of witnesses, statements by attorneys, rulings by the judge, etc., prepared by the court reporter from stenographic notes or electronic recording made during the proceeding. App. 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. 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. Pending -- Cases that are awaiting further action. Is there a specific reason you are asking? Search -- A written order by a judge directed to a peace officer and commanding him to search for and seize property as described therein. Reconsiderations can be ordered in open and closed cases. Summons -- A writ notifying the person named that an action has been filed against the person and Probable Cause -- Information given to a judicial officer that is sufficient in itself to warrant the issuance of a charging document. (See: Huger v. State, 285 Md. 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. Hearsay -- Evidence offered by a witness based on what others have said. Hours of Operation - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except legal holidays Orphans' Court 41605 Courthouse Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 (301) 475-5566 (FAX) 301-475-4968 Original Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction of the first court to hear a case. Petty Offense -- An offense the penalty for which does not exceed imprisonment for a period of three months or a fine of five hundred dollars. 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. Non-issue. Please note the % cannot be inserted at the beginning or middle of words. Satisfaction -- An entry made on the record by a plaintiff that states that he/she has been paid and the judgment satisfied. Ex Parte -- On one side only, by or for one party; done for, in behalf of, or on the application of, one party only. Abbreviations Used in the Local Rules of Court, by Division. Jointly and Severally -- Acting together and separately; anyone so liable can sue or be sued with or without others joining in the action. Vulnerable Adult -- Adult who is physically or mentally incapable of providing for his/her daily needs. Modified Administration (MA) - A procedure available when the residual legatees consists of the personal representative, spouse; and children. Prayer for a Jury Trial -- Request of a defendant in certain cases to be tried by a jury. Suppress -- To stop, prohibit, prevent, subdue; with respect to evidence, to prevent its use by showing it was obtained illegally or is irrelevant. Vulnerable Adult -- Adult who is physically or mentally incapable of providing for his/her daily needs. Presentment Before Grand Jury -- Presentation of evidence, including testimony of witnesses, by the States Attorney to the grand jury to establish probable cause that the accused committed the alleged offense and to seek issuance of an indictment. Accused -- The person against whom an accusation is made. An order entered by a judge suspending or postponing a proceeding or execution of an action before the Court. Affidavit -- A written statement the contents of which are affirmed to be true under the penalties of perjury. Plaintiff -- A complaining party in a civil action. (Also known as Examination in Aid of Enforcement of Judgment; formally known as Supplementary Proceeding in aid of enforcement of judgment.). 2. in a civil action, failure to answer may result in entry of a judgment against that person. (Also known as Reconsideration). Incarceration -- Imprisonment; confinement in a jail or penitentiary. Removal -- Change of location (venue) of a case on the grounds that a party cannot receive a fair and impartial trial in the jurisdiction in which the action is pending. Absconding Debtor -- A person who leaves a jurisdiction purposefully to avoid legal process. Shielded Record -- A record or information in a record removed from public inspection by a judge or commissioner. Probation -- A means of conditionally releasing an individual after trial. See Question 8, below. Prima Facie -- Evidence good and sufficient on its face. 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. Review of Sentence -- Review of a criminal sentence by a three judge panel (excluding the sentencing judge) on application of the defendant; as a result of the review, the sentence may be increased, decreased, or remain unchanged. Petition for Expungement -- A written request for expungement of Court and police records. Judgment -- The final order of the court; in a criminal case, the conviction and sentence constitute the judgment, so there is no judgment until sentence is imposed. A person so served becomes a third-party defendant. 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. Execution -- A method of obtaining satisfaction of a judgment. 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. 1. in a criminal action, failure to appear may result in a bench warrant being issued for the persons arrest. Indigent -- A person who is unable to afford the expense of a private counsel, payment of fines, and other related costs. Change of Venue -- The transfer or removal of a civil or criminal case from one judicial district to another. Burden of Proof -- The necessity of proving facts at issue in Maryland, the criminal burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt; the civil burden of proof is by a preponderance of the evidence, or sometimes by clear and convincing evidence.. Ordinance -- The enactments of the legislative body of a local government. It also includes a probable cause determination on a warrantless arrest and advice of preliminary hearing in felony cases. 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. Amount Forfeited; Type of Bond Code; Bonding Agent Code; Bonding Company Code; Percentage Forfeited EVENT CODES CRIMINAL BALR/Bail Review Hearing Date/Bond Received Date; Bail Amount; Defendant Status Code; Percentage Required; Type of Bond Code; Judge ID# BFDA/Bond Forfeiture Satisfied - Defendant Appeared BFSA/Bond Forfeiture Satisfied . Plea -- The defendants formal answer to criminal charges. Posted on Jan 16, 2019 It means that it is a criminal case where attorneys are required to file electronically. Sealed Record -- A record closed by a court to further inspection by anyone unless ordered by the court. Peace Officer -- A person charged with the duty to enforce and preserve the public peace. This list is not all inclusive and there is no guarantee that the information is accurate or up to date. Guide & File -- Tool developed by the Maryland Courts to help you complete court forms online. Minor -- An individual under the age of 18 (eighteen) years. Confession -- A statement by an individual, either oral or written, admitting that he or she committed a certain offense. Ecitation -- The electronic version of the MD Uniform Complaint and Citation (traffic citation). Evidence -- All the means by which a matter of fact, the truth of which is submitted for investigation, is established or disproved. Insanity Plea -- A claim that the defendant lacks the soundness of mind required by law to accept responsibility for a criminal act. Adjudication -- A judgment or decision of a court or jury regarding a case. (Compare Public, Sealed, or Shielded Records). Immunity from Prosecution -- Protection from prosecution in exchange for testimony that might not otherwise by forthcoming. 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. Landlords Complaint for failure to pay rent -- An action for the recovery of possession of real property. Semi-colons are used to separate comments. 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. District Court in St. Mary's County website See all District Court locations, contact information, directions, and more. Order -- A ruling of the court, on a motion, objection, or other matter relating to a preliminary point or some step in the proceedings. Maryland (US: / m r l n d / MERR-il-nd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. 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. Body Attachment -- A written order issued by a court directing a sheriff or peace officer to take custody of and bring before the court: (Compare Public Record or Confidential Record). (Compare Concurrent Jurisdiction). Notice of Release -- A written request for expungement of police records. Nuisance -- An action that interferes with the use of property by being irritating, offensive, obstructive or dangerous. (Also known as Modification). Since 1658, the office of Clerk of Court has provided the citizens of Maryland with a variety of essential services. Ct. Spec. In January 2006, CaseSearch was introduced to satisfy information requests commonly received in the court clerks' offices. Some jurisdictions may interpret some of the terms contained herein differently. The Clerk will not assign a case code for you. 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. Contempt of Court -- Failure to obey a court order. (Compare Removal). Admission -- The voluntary acknowledgement of the existence of fact facts relevant to an adversarys case. Massachusetts : Massachusetts Supreme Judicial . Lien -- A claim upon the real property of another for some debt; the property remains in the defendants possession. Nulla Bona -- No goods; a return to a writ of execution when no goods of the defendant are found to levy. Modifications can be ordered in open and closed cases. Bench -- Process issued by the court itself, or from the bench, for the attachment or arrest of a person. Litigant -- A party to a lawsuit; one engaged in litigation. A witness who fails to comply with a subpoena. (See: Attorney of Record). Examination in Aid of Enforcement of Judgment -- A request by plaintiff (judgment creditor) to discover the assets of a defendant (judgment debtor) after entry of judgment. Certified Mail -- Mail deposited with the US Postal Service, with postage prepaid and return receipt requested. Offense -- A violation of the criminal laws of this State or any political subdivision thereof.
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