Circuit Court of Maryland

The Circuit Court of Maryland is a state trial court that handles a wide range of legal cases, including criminal prosecutions, civil disputes, family law matters, and probate issues. It has jurisdiction over serious criminal offenses, large civil cases, and appeals from lower courts. The court is organized into different divisions, such as civil, criminal, family, and probate, and is presided over by judges who oversee the proceedings. Located in various counties and Baltimore City, the Circuit Court serves as a primary venue for the courts' most significant and complex cases in Maryland.