Garrett County
Garrett County has a population of 28,806 as of the 2020 census. Named after the president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, John Garrett, Garrett County was created in 1872 and is the last county to be created in the state. It has a land area of 647 square miles, and its county seat is Oakland.
The Garrett County court system comprises the following:
- The Garrett County Orphan's Court - hears guardianship of minors, some land-related matters, and most probate matters
- The Garrett County District Court - handles cases involving landlord-tenant cases, protection orders against domestic abuse, peace orders, actions for replevin, and civil claims worth less than $25,000. It also deals with violations of municipal ordinances, most misdemeanors, and traffic violations
- The Garrett County Circuit Court - handles all cases that fall outside the jurisdiction of lower courts. It hears felony cases and issues domestic violence protection orders and peace orders. It can hear civil cases with claims exceeding $5,000 but has exclusive jurisdiction over civil cases with more than $25,000 claims. In addition, it handles family law matters like adoptions, child support, divorces, and annulments
Public court records in Garrett County are legal documents, including court filings, writs, transcripts, rulings, and other court information that are accessible to the public. The Circuit Court for Garrett County Clerk's Office maintains these records in compliance with state laws and regulations.
Publicly accessible court records in Garrett County include:
- Criminal Case Records
- Probate Case Records
- Civil Case Records
- Family Law Case Records
Members of the public can search for Garrett County's public court records on the Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal. The portal allows users to search for court records by name or case number. Alternatively, individuals can request Garrett County public court records from the Clerk of the Circuit Court in person or by mail. The request should be addressed to:
Clerk, Garrett County Circuit Court
203 South Fourth Street
P.O. Box 447
Oakland, MD 21550
For more details on Garrett County's public court record request, contact the clerk's office at (301) 334-1937.
