Howard County
Founded in 1838, Howard County is located in the central region of Maryland State. With a total area of 253 square miles, it is Maryland's smallest county by size. Nevertheless, Howard County has a population of approximately 334,000 residents, making it the sixth-most populous county in the state.
Howard County's judicial system consists of the Circuit, District, and Orphan's Courts. As the general jurisdiction court, the Circuit Court handles jury trials, juvenile matters, family law cases, felonies, civil actions, and other cases outside other courts' jurisdictions. It also hears appeals from lower courts and administrative agencies. On the other hand, cases heard at the Howard County District Court involve misdemeanors, landlord/tenant disputes, replevin actions, traffic offenses, and civil matters up to $30,000. The Orphans' Court handles probate matters concerning the administration of decedent estates, wills, and guardianship for minors.
Howard County public court records are official documents and files created as part of the judicial process, containing details of legal proceedings. These records include case information, judgments, transcripts, and motions. They are typically preserved at the Howard County Courthouse and maintained by the Clerk of Court. Additionally, public court records may be stored on official online databases. Howard County provides public access to court records unless restricted by Maryland's Public Information Act.
Howard County public court records include the following:
- Criminal Court Records
- Family Law Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Orphans' Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
Howard County provides online access to court dockets and cases handled by the County Courts. You can access the daily list of the Circuit Court's civil, criminal, and juvenile case dockets online. Additionally, public case records in Howard County are available online through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal. You can also search for records of cases maintained at the courthouse by visiting the Clerk's Office in person.
