Modified Administration (MA) - A procedure available when the residual legatees consists of the personal representative, spouse; and children. Grand Jury -- A jury composed of 23 persons who receive evidence and determine if that evidence is sufficient for a criminal indictment. Recall -- Cancellation by the court of a warrant before its execution by the arrest of the defendant. Pending -- Cases that are awaiting further action. (Compare Removal). Res Gestae -- Things done; rule under which a remark made spontaneously and concurrently with an incident carries an inherent degree of credibility and is admissible because of its spontaneous nature (excited utterance); an exception to the hearsay rule. Release of Lien -- The cancellation of record of a Declaration of Trust or other recorded security instrument given to secure a bail bond that has been discharged. Probation -- A means of conditionally releasing an individual after trial. Hicks Waiver -- Waiver of the defendants right to a speedy trial, which is 180 days from the defendants initial appearance, in person or by attorney. You can sort the columns by clicking on the column header. Extradition -- The surrender by one state to another of an individual accused or convicted of an offense outside its own territory and within the territorial jurisdiction of the other which, being competent to try and punish him, demands the surrender. Since 1658, the office of Clerk of Court has provided the citizens of Maryland with a variety of essential services. Attorney Information System (AIS) - Centralized Judiciary database for Attorney Information, Attorney of Record -- An attorney who represents a party and has entered an appearance in an action. Contempt of Court -- Failure to obey a court order. These tables give the various abbreviations for the U.S. Federal Courts including the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals and U.S. District Courts. 2. Non probate property must be reported to the Register of Wills on the Information Report or Application to Fix Inheritance Tax on Non-Probate assets. It hasn't been 18 months and I haven't been back to court to either change the sentence or to shave . Terms of Use/Disclaimer. Exhibits -- Documents and other tangible things that are attached to a pleading or offered as evidence in a case, after being marked for identification. Court -- Judge or body of judges whose task is to hear cases and administer justice. Opinion -- The statement of the courts decision in a case, setting out the reasons for the decision. Evidence -- All the means by which a matter of fact, the truth of which is submitted for investigation, is established or disproved. A person so served becomes a third-party defendant. Return -- The act of a sheriff, constable, or other ministerial officer in delivering back to the court a writ, notice, or other paper which he was required to serve or execute with a brief account of his doings under the mandate, the time and mode of service or execution or his failure to accomplish it, as the case may be. Terms of Use/Disclaimer, The Journalist's Guide to Maryland's Legal System, statement of charges issued 930817 (August 17, 1993), date of hearing/date bond received; bail amount; defendant status bond code; percentage required; commissioner/judge id#, date of commitment order; incarceration location, date bond set; bail amount; type of bond code; percentage posted, Civil 1989 ( some cases are in history database and are unavailable). (See: Counsel). (Compare Confession). Writ of Execution -- An order of court commanding performance of a specified act or granting authority to have the action done. Finding -- A determination of fact by a judicial officer or jury. (Also known as Reconsideration). Custody -- The detainment of a person by virtue of lawful process or authority; actual imprisonment. Merged -- The absorption of a lesser included offense into a more serious offense. Minor -- An individual under the age of 18 (eighteen) years. Cepi -- I have taken; the return on a warrant indicating that the defendant has been arrested. Case Search name searches default to search for exact names only. FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. If in a replevin action it is not possible to repossess the goods, the action will roll over into detinue. NC court records often contain abbreviated codes. Probable Cause -- Information given to a judicial officer that is sufficient in itself to warrant the issuance of a charging document. Browse the list of 2.7k Court acronyms and abbreviations with their meanings and definitions. and prior criminal record of the defendant and, in certain cases, a victim impact statement. This link is part of the Michigan Court Rules. (Compare Probation). Review of Sentence -- Review of a criminal sentence by a three judge panel (excluding the sentencing judge) on application of the defendant; as a result of the review, the sentence may be increased, decreased, or remain unchanged. Probation -- A means of conditionally releasing an individual after trial. Confessed Judgment -- An action seeking final judgment based upon a person agreeing, in advance, to the entry of judgment against them upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event, such as making a payment. Judge -- Can be a judge of any court in this state, but most often will be a judge of the court which issued the documents you have before you, or a judge of the court having jurisdiction over the matter before you. With a total land area of 12,407 square miles (32,130 km 2), Maryland is the 8th-smallest state by land area, but its . Nunc Pro Tunc -- Now for then; phrase used when an order is issued on one date but is effective as if issued on an earlier date when it should have been issued. Service -- Delivery of a writ, notice, injunction, etc., by an authorized person, to a person who is thereby officially notified of some action or proceeding in which the person is concerned. Summons -- A writ notifying the person named that an action has been filed against the person and Government, Tracking, Management. Conviction -- The determination of guilt based on a plea, a jury verdict, or a finding of a judge. Default -- The failure to appear, to defend, or to follow proper procedure in a lawsuit. Co-defendant -- One of multiple persons named in the same civil complaint or charged in the same criminal charging document. Plea -- The defendants formal answer to criminal charges. This is a service of the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. Bench -- Process issued by the court itself, or from the bench, for the attachment or arrest of a person. U.S. Court of Appeals -- Federal appellate court having jurisdiction over actions decided in the U.S. District Court. Arraignment -- The procedure whereby the accused is brought before the court to plead to the criminal charge in the indictment or information. Maryland County Codes | Maryland Courts 361 Rowe Boulevard Annapolis, MD 21401 410-260-1430 | 888-216-8156 lawlibrary@mdcourts.gov Thurgood Marshall State Law Library Maryland County Codes The publishers of the websites on this page make every effort to keep their sites updated in a timely fashion. Collateral Security -- Any property or money pledged or given to guarantee bail. Appellant -- The party who takes an appeal from one court to another. General Jurisdiction -- the unlimited authority over cases brought before the court to decide rights and grant remedies available under the law; circuit courts are courts of general jurisdiction. Sequester -- Separate or isolate; for example, to separate witnesses from each other, to separate property from a party and place it in the custody of the court or a third person, etc. Bail -- A sum of money or other form of security given to the court in exchange for the release of the accused from custody and to guarantee that the accused will appear in court. Seizure -- The taking of a defendants property to satisfy a judgment. Voir Dire (Trans: to speak the truth) -- the preliminary examination of a prospective juror, or witness, to determine whether the person is competent, impartial, and unprejudiced. Supreme Court of Maryland -- Marylands highest appellate court wherein review is ordinarily a matter of discretion. Plea Agreement -- Agreement between the prosecutor and the defendant to exchange a plea of guilty or nolo contendere for reduction in the charge(s) or leniency in sentencing. Vulnerable Adult -- Adult who is physically or mentally incapable of providing for his/her daily needs. Upon entry of a dismissal, except a dismissal without prejudice, the matter has effectively ended. Merits -- Strict legal rights of the parties; a decision on the merits is one that reaches the right(s) of a party as distinguished from a disposition of the case on a ground not reaching the rights raised in the action; for example, in a criminal case double jeopardy does not apply if charges are nolle prossed before trial commences, and in a civil action res judicata does not apply if a previous action was dismissed on a preliminary motion raising a technicality such as improper service of process. Surety Bond -- A bond posted by a surety insurer ensuring that the penalty sum will be paid if the conditions of the bond are not satisfied. (Compare Confession). Preliminary Hearing -- A hearing held in the District Court, unless waived by defendant, to determine whether there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed the offense(s); available when offense(s) charged are not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the District Court. Regular Estate Judicial (RJ) - A proceeding conducted by the Orphans' Court when matters cannot be handled administratively. Sua Sponte --Of its own will; commonly when a judge does something without being so requested by any party in a case. Subpoena -- A writ issued by a court that compels a person to appear and give testimony at a specified time and place. Extradition -- The surrender by one state to another of an individual accused or convicted of an offense outside its own territory and within the territorial jurisdiction of the other which, being competent to try and punish him, demands the surrender. Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. Appellate Jurisdiction -- the authority that a higher court has to review cases decided in a lower court; the Supreme Court of Maryland, Appellate Court of Maryland, and circuit courts have appellate jurisdiction. Satisfaction -- An entry made on the record by a plaintiff that states that he/she has been paid and the judgment satisfied. Contempt, Civil -- Noncompliance with a court order or rule that affects another person; punishment is administered to compel compliance. Remand -- An action by the court that sends a case to another court or agency for further action. Writ -- A written order issued by a court and addressed to a sheriff or other person whose action the court desires to command to require performance of a specified act or to give authority to have the act done. Pleadings -- The formal allegations by the parties of their respective claims and defenses for the judgment of the court; in criminal matters, this includes a charging document. Shielded Record - A record or information in a record removed from public inspection by a judge or commissioner. Jointly and Severally -- Acting together and separately; anyone so liable can sue or be sued with or without others joining in the action. Sentence -- The judgment of court after conviction awarding punishment. Commitment Order -- A court order directing that a person be kept in custody, usually in a penal or mental facility. Interrogatories -- A set of written questions for the purpose of discovery. Transcript -- The official typed record of court proceedings, including the word for word testimony of witnesses, statements by attorneys, rulings by the judge, etc., prepared by the court reporter from stenographic notes or electronic recording made during the proceeding. Voir Dire (Trans: to speak the truth) -- the preliminary examination of a prospective juror, or witness, to determine whether the person is competent, impartial, and unprejudiced. GR cases are usually filed with the police. Wrongful Death -- A lawsuit brought by a decedents survivors for their damages resulting from a tortuous injury that caused the decedents death. Misdemeanor -- A minor criminal offense (other than a felony or an infraction) punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both. Mistrial -- A trial that has been terminated and declared void due to prejudicial error in the proceedings or other extraordinary circumstances. It has no real meaning otherwise. It also includes a probable cause determination on a warrantless arrest and advice of preliminary hearing in felony cases. Not included are investigatory files, police work-product records used solely for police investigation purposes, or records pertaining to nonincarcerable violations of the vehicle laws of the State or of any other traffic law, ordinance, or regulation. Affirm -- Alternate procedure to swearing under an oath. Miller filled out a portion of the form noting that the test results were "0.148" and that the "Instrument Type" was "5000," but neglected to indicate whether the chemical test was of Hahn's blood or breath. Judgment of Acquittal -- A judgment entered by the court upon a determination that the States evidence is insufficient to support a conviction and, thus insufficient to go to the jury. Line (Praecipe) (Trans: command) -- A written request by an attorney entering his/her appearance, for the client before the court. Jury -- A group of 12 citizens assembled to hear evidence at trial and make a unanimous decision as to guilt or innocence beyond a reasonable doubt. Ex Parte -- On one side only, by or for one party; done for, in behalf of, or on the application of, one party only. The defendant is also advised of right to counsel, referred to the Public Defender, if eligible, and informed that further appearance in court without counsel is deemed to be a waiver of counsel. (Compare Public, Sealed, or Confidential Record). Counter Complaint -- A claim filed by a defendant in a civil case against the plaintiff. They bring: One (1) item from list A OR One (1) item from list B AND one (1) item from List C Pay Period. Information -- A charging document filed in a court by a States Attorney. All rights reserved. A claim by one party against a co-party. Guilty -- The word used by an accused in pleading to the charges when he confesses to committing the crime of which he is charged. It is also used by the judge if he finds that the accused committed a criminal offense or a traffic infraction. THE INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH CASE SEARCH SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING BACKGROUND CHECKS ON AN INDIVIDUAL. Body Attachment -- A written order issued by a court directing a sheriff or peace officer to take custody of and bring before the court: Exhibits -- Documents and other tangible things that are attached to a pleading or offered as evidence in a case, after being marked for identification. The law clerk will need to bring the proper ID to the Onboarding session or Judge's office to be verified. De Novo Appeal (Trans: for new) -- An appeal from a District Court to a circuit court for a new trial at which new evidence may be presented and new determinations are made. Plaintiff -- A complaining party in a civil action. Appearance -- A coming into the court in person or by filing a paper, as plaintiff, defendant, or legal representative. When you're done, the program automatically generates your completed forms, along with detailed instructions on what to do next. Sequester -- Separate or isolate; for example, to separate witnesses from each other, to separate property from a party and place it in the custody of the court or a third person, etc. Jurisdiction -- Authority by which courts receive and decide cases. Procedural Law -- The method, established normally by rules, to be followed in a case; the formal steps in a judicial proceeding. Terms of Use/Disclaimer. Nuisance -- An action that interferes with the use of property by being irritating, offensive, obstructive or dangerous. Circuit Court -- A trial court of general jurisdiction. Emergency Evaluation -- Petition filed for issuance of an order by someone other than the subject for an emergency mental and/or physical evaluation that could result in involuntary admission to a facility. Hospital Warrant -- In accordance with Health-General Article 12-120, a warrant issued by the court where a determination that probable cause exists that the named defendant has violated a conditional release under Title 12 of the Health-General Article. The Maryland Judiciary strives to protect the integrity of the information regarding cases and respective parties stored in its applications and systems. Hospital Warrant -- In accordance with Health-General Article 12-120, a warrant issued by the court where a determination that probable cause exists that the named defendant has violated a conditional release under Title 12 of the Health-General Article. Arrest -- A written order by a judicial officer directed to a peace officer and commanding him to arrest the body of a person named in it who is accused of an offense. Landlords Complaint for failure to pay rent -- An action for the recovery of possession of real property. Certified Mail -- Mail deposited with the US Postal Service, with postage prepaid and return receipt requested. States Attorney -- A person authorized to prosecute an offense on behalf of the State or a political subdivision thereof. U.S. District Court -- Federal trial court with general jurisdiction. Of no practical importance. Not included are records pertaining to nonincarcerable violations of the Maryland vehicle laws or other traffic law, ordinance, or regulation, published opinions of the Court, cash receipt and disbursement records necessary for audit purposes; or a Court reporters transcript of proceedings involving multiple defendants. Surety -- One who makes himself responsible for the defendants obligation to appear in court and agrees to pay money or do other acts in the event that the defendant does not appear. For example, when the validity of the will is at issue, or the will is lost, stolen or damaged. A party who fails to comply with a court order in a civil action. 0 found this answer helpful | 0 lawyers agree Petitioner -- The person requesting the court's help. (Compare Public, Shielded, or Confidential Record). The case type has also been changed to 'CRSCA.'. Recall -- Cancellation by the court of a warrant before its execution by the arrest of the defendant. States Attorney -- A person authorized to prosecute an offense on behalf of the State or a political subdivision thereof. Expungement -- The effective removal of police and/or court record from public inspection. Purge -- To cleanse or clear; eliminate inactive records from court files; with respect to a civil contempt, to curve the noncompliance that caused the contempt finding. Peace Officer -- A person charged with the duty to enforce and preserve the public peace. Unprobated Will Only (UN) - Will and Information Report filed with will and/or Application to Fix Inheritance Tax. Affirmed (Judgment) -- A decision by an appellate court finding that the judgment of a lower court is correct and should stand. Is there a specific reason you are asking? Ecitation -- The electronic version of the MD Uniform Complaint and Citation (traffic citation). Plea and Verdict Abbreviations Method of Disposition Abbreviations Process Type Agency Attorney Code Race Sex Sentence Frame Continued By Witness Type Bond Type Results of Appeal SHP Assigned troop Forfeiture -- The loss of money or property or rights to property by failing to perform a condition or obligation required by the law or court without compensation to the owner. Offense -- A violation of the criminal laws of this State or any political subdivision thereof. Subpoena Duces Tecum -- (Trans: bring it with him) -- A writ commanding a witness to appear and produce documents or papers in court that are relevant to a case. Docket -- A list of the cases to be heard in the court; or a formal record of courts activity. Note: Marital Property does not include property acquired before the marriage; acquired by inheritance or gift from a third party; excluded by valid agreement; acquired during the period that the parties voluntarily lived separate and apart without cohabitation and without interruption; directly traceable to any of these sources. Show Cause -- A process directed to a person to appear in court and present reasons why a certain order, judgment, or decree should not be made final. Peace Order -- An emergency form of relief or an order available to individuals who are experiencing problems with another person, including someone in a dating relationship, a neighbor, or a stranger. Disposition -- Determination of the final arrangement or settlement of a case following judgment. Concurrent Sentences -- Upon conviction of multiple counts/charges in one or more cases, sentences must be served at the same time, rather than one after the other (see: consecutive sentence). Incarceration -- Imprisonment; confinement in a jail or penitentiary. (Also known as an Oral Examination; formally known as Supplementary Proceeding in aid of enforcement of judgment.). In Forma Pauperis -- Frequently used by inmates filing papers to seek waiver of prepayment of filing fees in State courts. (Also known as Modification). Jury -- A group of 12 citizens assembled to hear evidence at trial and make a unanimous decision as to guilt or innocence beyond a reasonable doubt. Guilty -- The word used by an accused in pleading to the charges when he confesses to committing the crime of which he is charged. Judgment -- The final order of the court; in a criminal case, the conviction and sentence constitute the judgment, so there is no judgment until sentence is imposed. Police Record -- All official records that a law enforcement unit, booking facility, or the Central Repository maintains about the arrest and detention of, or further proceeding against, a person for a criminal charge, a suspected violation of a criminal law, or a violation of the Transportation Article for which a term of imprisonment may be imposed. Miranda Warning -- A requirement based on a United States Supreme Court decision that a person be advised of certain constitutional rights against self-incrimination at the time of arrest and before questioning. Note: Marital Property does not include property acquired before the marriage; acquired by inheritance or gift from a third party; excluded by valid agreement; acquired during the period that the parties voluntarily lived separate and apart without cohabitation and without interruption; directly traceable to any of these sources.
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