Talbot County District Court cases in Talbot County, Easton, MD
Talbot County District Court in Easton is a Maryland District Court (limited-jurisdiction trial court). It handles lower-level criminal, traffic, and civil matters for the county. Common cases include small claims (to $5,000, exclusive), other civil claims up to $30,000 (concurrent with the circuit court), landlord-tenant actions, replevin, and peace and protective orders. In criminal matters, it hears most misdemeanors, conducts bail reviews, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases. It also adjudicates motor-vehicle and local ordinance violations. Divorce, custody, other major family law cases, jury trials, and higher-value civil cases are heard by the Circuit Court for Talbot County.
Talbot County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Talbot |
| Street Address: | 108 W. Dover Street |
| City: | Easton |
| Zip Code: | 21601 |
| Phone: | 410-819-5850 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.state.md.us/district/directories/courtmap#WABASH |
| Parking: | Parking: Metered Lot Next To Building |
| Directions: | Follow Route 50 To Easton. Turn Right Onto Dover St. Follow Dover 3 Lights And 1 Stop Sign. Court Is Next To Police Station |
| Public Transportation: | Bus Information: Delmarva Community Transit Buses, Bus C And D Http://Www.Dcsdct.Org/Ourservices/Transportation.Aspx |
| Restrictions: | No Food Or Drink Is Allowed |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.mdcourts.gov/forms |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/District-Court-Talbot-County/149535111755615 |
| ADA: | Melissa Vanskiver |
| ADA Phone: | 410-819-5851 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 410-819-5853 Melissa.vanskiver@mdcourts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Talbot County District Court
- Core role: Provides accessible, first-level trial court services for civil, criminal, and traffic matters in Talbot County.
- Civil cases: Small claims (up to $5,000), other civil claims (up to $30,000), landlord-tenant (evictions, rent escrow), replevin/detinue, garnishments, and mediation in select cases.
- Criminal/traffic: Misdemeanors, traffic and boating citations (including DUI), violations of probation for District Court cases, initial appearances, bail reviews, and preliminary hearings in certain felony matters.
- Protective orders: Filing and hearings for Protective Orders (domestic) and Peace Orders; interim relief available through District Court commissioners when the court is closed.
- Case filings and records: Accepts filings for the above, expungement/shielding petitions, provides case information, certified copies, and forms.
- Payments: Processes fines, costs, and traffic payments; payment plans and waiver hearing requests.
- Jury services: Jury trials are not held in District Court; juror services are handled by the Talbot County Circuit Court.