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. Law Enforcement Unit -- A State, county, or municipal police department or unit, the office of a Sheriff, the office of a States Attorney, or the office of the Attorney General of the State. Writ of Habeas Corpus -- A court order compelling a Warden/Sheriff to bring a prisoner before a court at a specific date and time, most frequently to determine whether the prisoner is being held lawfully. 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. Presentence Investigation Report (PSI) -- A confidential report ordered by the judge and produced by the division of parole and probation prior to sentencing, to provide background information (job, finances, family status, community ties, etc.) (Also known as Reconsideration). Mandamus -- A court order compelling an individual to fulfill an official ministerial duty. Custodia Legis -- In the custody of the law; property that has been lawfully taken, by authority of legal process, and remains in the possession of a public officer or an officer of a court empowered by law to hold the property. Appellate Court of Maryland -- Marylands intermediate appellate court wherein review is ordinarily a matter of right. Docket -- A list of the cases to be heard in the court; or a formal record of courts activity. Stet (Trans: to stand) -- A conditional stay of all further proceedings in a case. Immunity from Prosecution -- Protection from prosecution in exchange for testimony that might not otherwise by forthcoming. 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). Bail Bond -- A written obligation of a defendant, with or without a surety or collateral security, conditioned on the appearance of a defendant as required and providing for the payment of a penalty sum according to its terms; includes a surety bond posted by a surety insurer or bail bondsman and backed by the insurers pledge; a cash bond secured by deposited cash; a property bond secured by pledged personal property or a lien on real property; and/or an unsecured bond. Custody Case -- The type of proceeding in which the court determines which parent, other adult, or agency shall have physical control over a child. 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. Defendant -- The person against whom a suit is filed, or in a criminal action, who has been charged with a violation of the law or criminal wrong doing. Search -- A written order by a judge directed to a peace officer and commanding him to search for and seize property as described therein. ABA Plea -- A guilty plea based on an agreement patterned on standards recommended by the American Bar Association (ABA); the defendant and the State present to the court, on the record, an agreement that incorporates a specific sentence bound by the terms relating to sentence and disposition. Pretrial Release -- The release by a judicial officer of a defendant, prior to trial, under conditions that the judicial officer feels will reasonably assure the defendants appearance as required. D.C. District Circuit. Microfilm -- A photographic record on film of printed or other graphic matter. Replevin (Trans: to make good, to satisfy) -- To recover the possession of goods or property unlawfully taken or detained. Surrender (by bail) -- The return of the defendant again into custody by the surety on a bail bond. Since 1658, the office of Clerk of Court has provided the citizens of Maryland with a variety of essential services. 2. in a civil action, failure to answer may result in entry of a judgment against that person. Expungement -- The effective removal of police and/or court record from public inspection. Costs -- Fees and charges required by law to be paid to the court, the amount of which is fixed by statute or court rule. Quash -- To set aside or to make void; with respect to process, such as a summons or subpoena, to void on motion of the person served. Verification -- An oral or written statement that something is true, usually made under oath or affirmation. Enforcement -- Action taken to obtain compliance with a court order. Below is the list of Standard Docket Text Abbreviations adopted by this court, as well as a list of abbreviation codes for U.S. Government Agencies. Court Order -- A command or mandatory direction of a judge which is made during a case. Co-defendant -- One of multiple persons named in the same civil complaint or charged in the same criminal charging document. 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. Res Judicata -- The matter already has been decided; a rule against relitigation of issues. Venue -- The geographical division in which an action or prosecution may be brought for trial. Superior Court Case Types Superior Court JIS Case Type, Cause Code, Participant Type The table below shows cause codes and JIS participant types that are valid for each case type. There are numerous codes (abbreviations) used by the clerks to identify events in a District Court case record. Circuit Court -- A trial court of general jurisdiction. Alford Plea -- A special type of guilty plea by which the defendant does not admit guilt but concedes that the State has sufficient evidence to convict; normally made to avoid the threat of greater punishment. Absconding Debtor -- A person who leaves a jurisdiction purposefully to avoid legal process. (See: Counsel). Count -- A separate charge in a charging document or separate cause of action in a civil complaint. (Compare Public, Sealed, or Confidential Record). 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. Judgments. Suppress -- To stop, prohibit, prevent, subdue; with respect to evidence, to prevent its use by showing it was obtained illegally or is irrelevant. Writ of Garnishment of Property -- An order of court commanding that a defendants assets be seized and the money paid to the plaintiff to satisfy a judgment. Summons -- A writ notifying the person named that an action has been filed against the person and Garnishee -- A person holding the property or assets of a judgment debtor. Deposition -- Pretrial examination of a witness on written or oral questions answered under oath, used to discover the witness testimony in preparation for trial, and admissible at trial in lieu of live testimony if the witness is unavailable or refused to testify. Sua Sponte --Of its own will; commonly when a judge does something without being so requested by any party in a case. 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. Nolle Prosequi (Nol Pros) (Trans: to be unwilling to proceed) -- A formal motion in a case by the States Attorney, indicating that the charges will not be prosecuted. Bail Bondsman -- The authorized agent of a surety insurer. 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. Appeal Bond -- A type of bond set by the court and filed by the appellant until the cause can be passed upon and disposed of by the superior court. Oral Examination -- A request by plaintiff (judgment creditor) to discover the assets of a defendant (judgment debtor) after entry of judgment. 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. It also includes a probable cause determination on a warrantless arrest and advice of preliminary hearing in felony cases. Maryland Judiciary Case Search ("Case Search") is the primary way that the public may search for records of court cases. Seizure -- The taking of a defendants property to satisfy a judgment. If in a replevin action it is not possible to repossess the goods, the action will roll over into detinue. 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. Small Estate (SE) - Assets subject to administration valued at $30,000 or less ($50,000 if the spouse is the sole legatee or heir). On motion of the States Attorney, the court may indefinitely postpone trial of a charge by marking the charge stet on the docket. Case codes can be found at Michigan Case Type Codes. You must select your own case code, when opening a new case. 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. Charging Document -- A written accusation alleging that a defendant has committed an offense, including a citation, an indictment, an information, and or a statement of charges. Pending -- Cases that are awaiting further action. Initial Appearance -- The procedure by which an arrested defendant is promptly brought before a judicial officer who advises the defendant of the charges against him, his right to counsel, and his first day to appear in court and establishes conditions of pre-trial release. Modifications can be ordered in open and closed cases. Amount Forfeited; Type of Bond Code; Bonding Agent Code; Bonding Company Code; Percentage Forfeited EVENT CODES CRIMINAL BALR/Bail Review Hearing Date/Bond Received Date; Bail Amount; Defendant Status Code; Percentage Required; Type of Bond Code; Judge ID# BFDA/Bond Forfeiture Satisfied - Defendant Appeared BFSA/Bond Forfeiture Satisfied Record on Appeal -- The case file and its contents, together with a transcript of all proceedings in the lower court. Certified Mail -- Mail deposited with the US Postal Service, with postage prepaid and return receipt requested. Browse the list of 2.7k Court acronyms and abbreviations with their meanings and definitions. Procedural Law -- The method, established normally by rules, to be followed in a case; the formal steps in a judicial proceeding. 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. Nolo Contendere (Trans: I will not contest it.) -- The name of a plea in a criminal action having the same legal effect as a plea of guilty so far as regards all proceedings in the case and on which the defendant may be sentenced. Removal -- Change of location (venue) of a case on the grounds that a party cannot receive a fair and impartial trial in the jurisdiction in which the action is pending. Indictment -- A charging document returned by a grand jury and filed in a circuit court. The case type has also been changed to 'CRSCA.'. Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader appoints Judy Rupp state court administrator for the Maryland Judiciary. 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. Capital Case -- A criminal case in which the allowable punishment includes death. Modification -- (a change or alteration) An order changing the terms of a prior order of the Court. A witness who fails to comply with a subpoena. ABA Plea -- A guilty plea based on an agreement patterned on standards recommended by the American Bar Association (ABA); the defendant and the State present to the court, on the record, an agreement that incorporates a specific sentence bound by the terms relating to sentence and disposition. Waive/Waiver -- Giving up a legal right voluntarily, intentionally, and with full knowledge of the consequences. Explore the common criminal charge abbreviations used with juveniles. Affirmed (Judgment) -- A decision by an appellate court finding that the judgment of a lower court is correct and should stand. 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. Transfer -- In a criminal case, a change of location (venue) of the case to another location in which charges are pending and to which the defendant has pled guilty or nolo contendere, to permit the defendant to similarly plead to the transferred charges, and have sentence imposed as to all the charges. Jointly and Severally -- Acting together and separately; anyone so liable can sue or be sued with or without others joining in the action. App. In Propria Persona -- in ones own proper person; a party choosing to represent himself or herself without the benefit of an attorney; pro se. (Compare admission), Confidential Record -- An official record of which a statute prohibits public review, such as presentence investigation reports. Interrogatories -- A set of written questions for the purpose of discovery. Information -- A charging document filed in a court by a States Attorney. 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. Search Warrant -- A written order by a judge directed to a peace officer or constable commanding the officer to search for and seize property as described therein. Citation -- A charging document, other than an indictment, information, or statement of charges, issued to a defendant by a peace officer or other person authorized by law to do so. This list is not all inclusive and there is no guarantee that the information is accurate or up to date. Intrastate Detainer -- An arrest warrant issued on a charging document in Maryland and lodged with a correctional institution in Maryland in which the defendant is already in custody for the same or another offense to ensure continued detention of the defendant until processed on the charges underlying the warrant. Distress or Distraint -- Seizure; taking personal property out of the custody of a wrongdoer and into the custody of the party injured; for example, distress is a remedy for failure to pay rent. Satisfaction -- An entry made on the record by a plaintiff that states that he/she has been paid and the judgment satisfied. Certiorari (writ of) (Trans: to be more fully informed) -- The process by which an appellate court calls for the records of a case from a lower court for review. Accused -- The person against whom an accusation is made. Original Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction of the first court to hear a case. Guardianship Estate (GE) - Guardianship of property for a minor. Non-issue. Ordinance -- The enactments of the legislative body of a local government. This is the two week period that an employee works and then is paid for. Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) -- A conditional avoidance of imposition of sentence after conviction; failure to satisfy the terms and conditions may cause imposition of sentence after a finding of violation of probation. Jurisdiction -- Authority by which courts receive and decide cases. Alias (Otherwise called) -- indicating one was called by one or the other of two names. Clerk -- An officer of the court who maintains case files, makes docket entries, issues process, and generally serves as the ministerial arm of the court. Supreme Court of Maryland -- Marylands highest appellate court wherein review is ordinarily a matter of discretion. Tort (Trans: twisted) -- An injury or damage to person/or property for which the person who caused the injury is legally responsible. Is there a specific reason you are asking? Mandate -- The judgment issued upon the decision of an appellate court. All criminal traffic charges are heard de novo in the circuit court. Presentment Before Grand Jury -- Presentation of evidence, including testimony of witnesses, by the States Attorney to the grand jury to establish probable cause that the accused committed the alleged offense and to seek issuance of an indictment. Original Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction of the first court to hear a case. Felony -- A serious criminal offense, punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or death. Mandamus -- A court order compelling an individual to fulfill an official ministerial duty. Cross-examination -- Examination of one partys witness by the other party. 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. A claim by one party against a co-party. Contempt, Civil -- Noncompliance with a court order or rule that affects another person; punishment is administered to compel compliance. Statement of Charges -- A charging document, other than a citation, filed in District Court by a peace officer or by a judicial officer. Circuit -- A geographical area including one or more counties over which the courts jurisdiction or a judges representation extends; under Article IV, Sections 14 and 19 of the Constitution of Maryland, there are six appellate circuits in Maryland and eight trial level circuits. Trial De Novo -- From the beginning; appeal in which the reviewing court completely retries the case. And in CR cases, the complainant has to personally appoint a lawyer to handle the case. It is also used by the judge if he finds that the accused committed a criminal offense or a traffic infraction. Affirmed (Judgment) -- A decision by an appellate court finding that the judgment of a lower court is correct and should stand. Appellee -- A party against whom an appeal is taken. Counsel -- A person who is admitted to practice in a court of law and gives legal advice. Marital Property -- The property, however titled, acquired by one or both parties during the marriage. Click the Search again option to take you back to your previous search criteria. Settlement Conference -- A process in which you and anyone else involved in your case meet with a neutral attorney who will help you try and find ways to settle your case. This answer is being given for general informational purposes only and is not protected by the attorney-client privilege since this is a public forum. Public Defender -- Counsel provided at public expense, primarily to defend indigent defendants in criminal cases. Central Repository -- The Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. 2. Opinion -- The statement of the courts decision in a case, setting out the reasons for the decision. (Also known as an Oral Examination; formally known as Supplementary Proceeding in aid of enforcement of judgment.). Battery -- The unlawful application of physical force to, or offensive touching of, another without the individuals consent. All criminal traffic charges are heard de novo in the circuit court. Bench Warrant -- A warrant issued by a judge for the arrest of a defendant for failure to appear in court as required. (Compare admission), Confidential Record -- An official record of which a statute prohibits public review, such as presentence investigation reports. ADA -- A Federal law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities (Americans with Disabilities Act). Adjudication -- A judgment or decision of a court or jury regarding a case. and prior criminal record of the defendant and, in certain cases, a victim impact statement. Nolo Contendere (Trans: I will not contest it.) -- The name of a plea in a criminal action having the same legal effect as a plea of guilty so far as regards all proceedings in the case and on which the defendant may be sentenced. Appellant -- The party who takes an appeal from one court to another. Restitution -- The act of making good or giving equivalent of any loss, damage, or injury. Initial Appearance -- The procedure by which an arrested defendant is promptly brought before a judicial officer who advises the defendant of the charges against him, his right to counsel, and his first day to appear in court and establishes conditions of pre-trial release. Dismissal -- Rules provide for both voluntary and involuntary dismissals. (Also known as Modification). It is also used by the judge if he finds that the accused committed a criminal offense or a traffic infraction. Custody -- The detainment of a person by virtue of lawful process or authority; actual imprisonment. For partial name searches, input at least the first character of the last name, followed by a % symbol. Jury Trial Prayer -- A case that was originally filed in the District Court, but for which a trial by jury in the Circuit Court is requested. 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. Please Note: Updated or new information is highlighted. This list contains descriptions of the codes most commonly used by the clerks of court. Complaint, Criminal -- A charge brought before a judicial officer that a person named has committed a specified offense. When you're done, the program automatically generates your completed forms, along with detailed instructions on what to do next. Speedy Trial -- The right of the accused to a speedy trial as guaranteed by the 6th Amendment of the United States Constitution; in Maryland, the right to be tried within 180 days after initial appearance, unless waived. Also includes a command of the judge which established courtroom or administrative procedures. Writ of Habeas Corpus -- A court order compelling a Warden/Sheriff to bring a prisoner before a court at a specific date and time, most frequently to determine whether the prisoner is being held lawfully. (See: Huger v. State, 285 Md. Mistrial -- A trial that has been terminated and declared void due to prejudicial error in the proceedings or other extraordinary circumstances. Current State Court Abbreviations; Current Federal Court Abbreviations; Courts of Appeals and Courts of Last Resort Alabama : Alabama Supreme Court: . 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. In Banc Review -- A review of the trial courts rulings or judgment by a panel of three circuit court judges. Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. (Also known as Examination in Aid of Enforcement of Judgment; formally known as Supplementary Proceeding in aid of enforcement of judgment.). Detinue -- An action for the value of goods. Pretrial Release -- The release by a judicial officer of a defendant, prior to trial, under conditions that the judicial officer feels will reasonably assure the defendants appearance as required. Probation -- A means of conditionally releasing an individual after trial. Electronic Surveillance -- Court-authorized interception by use of an electronic device of wire or oral communications; wiretapping; eavesdropping. Nuisance -- An action that interferes with the use of property by being irritating, offensive, obstructive or dangerous. Preliminary Inquiry -- Pre-trial hearing to determine that the defendant has received a copy of the charging document and under-stands the offenses with which he is charged and the penalties thereof. Microfilm -- A photographic record on film of printed or other graphic matter. CIVIL: ADR = Alternate Dispute Resolution If you have any further questions regarding this issue, please contact our Customer Services counter at (602) 322-7200 or (520) 205-4200. Sealed Record -- A record closed by a court to further inspection by anyone unless ordered by the court.
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