Wicomico County District Court cases in Wicomico County, Salisbury, MD
Wicomico County District Court in Salisbury is a location of the District Court of Maryland, a statewide trial court of limited jurisdiction. It handles most misdemeanor criminal cases, preliminary hearings in felony cases, and traffic and boating violations; hears minor civil claims, small claims, landlord-tenant actions, replevin, peace orders, and protective orders. It conducts initial appearances, bail reviews, and issues warrants and summonses. The District Court does not conduct jury trials; cases with a right to a jury or major criminal and family law matters (such as divorce or custody) are handled in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County.
Wicomico County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Wicomico |
| Street Address: | 201 Baptist Street |
| City: | Salisbury |
| Zip Code: | 21801 |
| Phone: | 410-713-3500 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.state.md.us/district/directories/courtmap#WABASH |
| Parking: | Parking: In Lot In Front Of Building |
| Directions: | From Route 50 Make Exit On Baptist St. Court Is On Left |
| Public Transportation: | Bus Information: Shore Transit Buses, Route 2 Http://Www.Shoretransit.Org |
| Restrictions: | No Food Or Drink Are Permitted In This Building |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.mdcourts.gov/forms |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | M. Carol Llewellyn-Jones |
| ADA Phone: | 410-713-3500 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 410-713-3501 carol.llewellyn@mdcourts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Wicomico County District Court
Wicomico County District Court serves the public by processing limited-jurisdiction cases and providing front-line court services.
Case types:
- Criminal and traffic: citations, misdemeanors, some felony initial appearances, bail reviews, preliminary hearings, and violations of probation.
- Civil: small claims (to $5,000), other civil claims (to $30,000), landlord-tenant/evictions, replevin/detinue, and civil citations.
- Protective matters: peace orders and domestic violence protective orders (interim, temporary, and final).
Services:
- Case filings and scheduling; requests for trial on citations; payment of fines/fees; copies and record searches.
- Petitions for expungement/record shielding and fee waivers.
- Mediation in eligible civil cases.
- Court hearings and bench trials; advisements and initial appearances before commissioners (who are available after hours for interim orders and charging documents).
- Jury services: District Court does not conduct jury trials; cases with a jury demand are transferred to Wicomico County Circuit Court.