Garrett County Circuit Court cases in Garrett County, Oakland, MD
Garrett County Circuit Court in Oakland, Maryland, is the county's circuit court, a trial court of general jurisdiction. It conducts jury and bench trials and serves as the forum for major civil disputes, serious criminal felonies and misdemeanors elected for jury trial, and family law matters including divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence protective orders, guardianship, and juvenile cases. It also hears appeals from the District Court and certain administrative agencies, and conducts de novo or on-the-record reviews as provided by law. Traffic matters reach the Circuit Court when tied to criminal charges, when a jury trial is prayed, or on appeal from the District Court.
Garrett County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Garrett |
| Street Address: | 203 S. 4Th Street, Room 109 P.O. BOX 447 |
| City: | Oakland |
| Zip Code: | 21550 |
| Phone: | 301-334-1937 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.mdcourts.gov/clerks/garrett |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.mdcourts.gov/forms |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | Melissa Buskirk |
| ADA Phone: | 301-334-7602 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 301-334-7606 Melissa.buskirk@mdcourts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Garrett County Circuit Court
- Trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public by:
- Accepting and processing filings for: felony criminal cases and jury-demandable misdemeanors; major civil claims; family/domestic matters (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile delinquency and CINA; and appeals or jury-trial prayers from District Court and certain agencies.
- Managing protective-order proceedings: domestic violence protective orders and peace order appeals.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings, conferences, and trials (jury and non-jury), including remote proceedings when ordered.
- Providing jury services: qualification, summons, reporting instructions, postponements, and juror payment.
- Maintaining the official case record; issuing writs and subpoenas; and processing payments for court-ordered fines/fees.
- Offering public access to forms and self-help resources, ADR/mediation referrals, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and information on dockets and calendars.