Calvert County
Located in Maryland, Calvert County is the smallest county in the state, bordered by the Chesapeake Bay on the eastern side and the Patuxent River on the western side. According to population estimates from July 1, 2023, the county is inhabited by 94,728 people, with a significant majority identifying as white. Additionally, it ranks among the counties with the highest median household incomes in the United States, with a reported figure of $128,078.
The Calvert Circuit Court conducts jury trials for most serious criminal and civil cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile delinquency, divorce, personal injury, contract disputes, adoptions, and appeals from the Calvert District and Orphan's Courts.
The Calvert District Court does not conduct jury trials and has exclusive jurisdiction over all landlord-tenant disputes, motor-vehicle violations, replevin actions, and criminal cases punishable by a $5,000 fine, three-year imprisonment, or both. Additionally, the District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the Circuit Court over civil actions involving amounts over $5,000 but not exceeding $30,000.
As a probate court, the Calvert Orphan's Court specializes in the administration of estates, the appointment of guardians for minors and incapacitated persons, resolving disputes arising from the validity of a will, and ensuring that estate assets are preserved and correctly distributed.
Calvert County court records contain information, documents, and exhibits submitted in connection to a case. These records are generally open to the public, excluding records that are shielded, expunged, or sealed by court rules or state law. Furthermore, Calvert County court records are maintained in the courthouse where the case was heard and can be provided upon request.
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search website allows the public to access general information about a case, such as case number, party involved, type of case, and date, without visiting the courthouse. However, access to court documents is only available at the office of the relevant court clerk.
If your case was filed in the Calvert Circuit Court, you may request your records from the Circuit Clerk of Calvert County by contacting the judicial records representative at:
Karen Boyd
175 Main Street
Prince Federick, MD 20678
