Anne Arundel County District Court cases in Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, MD
Anne Arundel County Circuit Court in Annapolis is Maryland's trial court of general jurisdiction for Anne Arundel County. It hears major civil cases (typically claims over $30,000 and equitable matters), serious criminal cases (including felonies), family law matters (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile and guardianship cases, adoptions, and domestic violence protective orders. The court conducts jury and nonjury trials, handles serious traffic offenses and criminal/traffic cases in which a jury trial is prayed, and hears appeals and jury demands from the District Court. It also reviews certain administrative agency decisions through judicial review within its jurisdiction.
Anne Arundel County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Anne Arundel |
| Street Address: | 251 Rowe Boulevard |
| City: | Annapolis |
| Zip Code: | 21401 |
| Phone: | 410-260-1370 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.state.md.us/district/directories/courtmap#WABASH |
| Parking: | Make Right Turn On Taylor Ave. $Fee$ Parking Available At Second Right, In Naval Academy Lot. The Shopping Center Parking Lot Across The Street Is A Private Lot For Customers Only. Unauthorized Cars May Be Towed |
| Directions: | Route 50 To Rowe Boulevard. Rowe Blvd. Towards Annapolis. Court Located Approximately .5 Miles On Right |
| Public Transportation: | Mta Buses, Numbers 922 And 950, Have Bus Stops Nearby. Https://Mta.Maryland.Gov |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.mdcourts.gov/forms |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anne-Arundel-County-District-Court/175110589181269 |
| ADA: | Kathryn Glenn |
| ADA Phone: | 410-260-1365 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 410-260-1303 Kathryn.glenn@mdcourts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Anne Arundel County District Court
Anne Arundel County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. Core functions include:
- Case types: serious criminal cases (felonies), major civil disputes, real property matters, contract/tort claims, family/domestic cases (divorce, custody, child support, adoption, guardianship), juvenile matters, name changes, criminal record expungements, and appeals from District Court and certain administrative agencies.
- Public services: accepting and processing case filings (including e-filing), issuing and enforcing domestic violence protective orders, scheduling and conducting hearings, trials, and settlement conferences, and managing jury services (summons, orientation, excusals, petit and grand juries).
- Clerk services: marriage and business licenses, land records, and certified copies.
- Access and support: case information, payments of fees/costs, court interpreters, ADA accommodations, mediation/ADR, and self-help resources and forms.