States Attorney -- A person authorized to prosecute an offense on behalf of the State or a political subdivision thereof. 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. Execution -- A method of obtaining satisfaction of a judgment. 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. Capital Case -- A criminal case in which the allowable punishment includes death. Microfilm -- A photographic record on film of printed or other graphic matter. 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. (Compare Concurrent Jurisdiction). 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. Dismissal -- Rules provide for both voluntary and involuntary dismissals. Parole -- A conditional release from imprisonment by a parole board that entitles the defendant to serve the remainder of the sentence outside of the prison as long as all of the conditions of release are met. Case Tracking System. The first name is not required. Appellant -- The party who takes an appeal from one court to another. (See: Counsel). 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. Original Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction of the first court to hear a case. A material witness in a criminal case. 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. Cepi -- I have taken; the return on a warrant indicating that the defendant has been arrested. Collateral Security -- Any property or money pledged or given to guarantee bail. Shielded Record - A record or information in a record removed from public inspection by a judge or commissioner. Appearance -- A coming into the court in person or by filing a paper, as plaintiff, defendant, or legal representative. Consecutive Sentences -- Upon conviction of multiple counts/charges in one or more cases, sentences must be served one after the other, rather than at the same time (see: concurrent sentence). Mediation -- A form of alternative dispute resolution in which a trained neutral person, a mediator, helps people in a dispute to communicate with one another, understand each other, and if possible, reach agreements that meet the participants needs. Bench Warrant -- A warrant issued by a judge for the arrest of a defendant for failure to appear in court as required. 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. Split Sentence -- A sentence imposing a fine and imprisonment with the imprisonment part suspended or imposing a period of imprisonment, part of which is suspended and a period of probation is imposed. (See: Attorney of Record). 2. Electronic Surveillance -- Court-authorized interception by use of an electronic device of wire or oral communications; wiretapping; eavesdropping. (See: Attorney of Record). This free program copies your interview answers directly into your court form exactly as you enter it. Petty Offense -- An offense the penalty for which does not exceed imprisonment for a period of three months or a fine of five hundred dollars. U.S. Court of Appeals -- Federal appellate court having jurisdiction over actions decided in the U.S. District Court. Waive/Waiver -- Giving up a legal right voluntarily, intentionally, and with full knowledge of the consequences. 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. All rights reserved. In accordance with Federal and State statutes and the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of Maryland or court order, certain records may not be available for public inspection. Affidavit -- A written statement the contents of which are affirmed to be true under the penalties of perjury. Body Attachment -- A written order issued by a court directing a sheriff or peace officer to take custody of and bring before the court: Tracking Number -- The assigned 12-digit number that identifies the defendant and incident throughout criminal proceedings; the number identifies the year (first 2 digits), the origin of the charging document (next 4 digits), and the place of the charge(s) within the sequence of changes issued that year (last 6 digits). Private Process Server -- An adult private person, not a party to a case, used to deliver a summons, subpoena, or other court order. 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. District Court -- Lowest State trial court; a court of limited jurisdiction. Is there a specific reason you are asking? Incarceration -- Imprisonment; confinement in a jail or penitentiary. 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. 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. (Compare Revision of Sentence). Reverse Waiver -- Procedure by which charges against a minor defendant are transferred from the circuit court to the juvenile court. Subsequent Offender -- A defendant who, because of prior conviction, is subject to additional or mandatory statutory punishment for the offense charged. Probation -- A means of conditionally releasing an individual after trial. App. Appellee -- A party against whom an appeal is taken. Ordinance -- The enactments of the legislative body of a local government. 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. Bifurcate -- To try issues separately, such as criminal responsibility and guilt in a criminal proceeding and liability and damages in a civil action. Also the endorsement made by the officer upon the writ or other paper stating what he has done under it, the time and mode of service etc. Commitment Order -- A court order directing that a person be kept in custody, usually in a penal or mental facility. This link is part of the Michigan Court Rules. 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. Non Est (Inventus) (Trans: not to be found) -- the sheriffs return of process when service is not made because the person was not found. (Compare Public, Sealed, or Confidential Record). 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. Misdemeanor -- A minor criminal offense (other than a felony or an infraction) punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both. And in CR cases, the complainant has to personally appoint a lawyer to handle the case. Motion -- A request to a court by one or more of the parties for a specific action in a case. Person -- Any individual, partnership, joint stock company, unincorporated association or society, municipal or other corporation, the State, its agencies or political subdivisions, or any other governmental entity. 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. (See: Huger v. State, 285 Md. Case Search name searches default to search for exact names only. Court -- Judge or body of judges whose task is to hear cases and administer justice. 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. 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. Co-defendant -- One of multiple persons named in the same civil complaint or charged in the same criminal charging document. Anyway, I have been looking at the Case Search for the past year and the case has been listed the same, active. Typically defendants enter one of the following pleas: guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere. Recall -- Cancellation by the court of a warrant before its execution by the arrest of the defendant. A disregard of, or disobedience to, the rules or orders of a judicial body or an interruption of its proceedings by disorderly behavior or insolent language. 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. Writ of Garnishment of Wages -- An order of court commanding that a portion of the defendants wages are deducted regularly and paid to the plaintiff to satisfy a judgment. Court Records -- All official records maintained by the clerk or other personnel pertaining to any criminal action or proceeding for expungement, including indices, docket entries charging documents, pleadings, memoranda, assignment schedules, disposition sheets, transcriptions of proceedings, electronic recordings, orders, judgments, and decrees. Estate is solvent, Final Distribution can occur within 12 months from date of appointment. Count -- A separate charge in a charging document or separate cause of action in a civil complaint. (see De Novo). A disregard of, or disobedience to, the rules or orders of a judicial body or an interruption of its proceedings by disorderly behavior or insolent language. (Compare Public, Sealed, or Confidential Record). (Compare Public Record or Confidential Record). This is a service of the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. Accomplice -- A person who knowingly and willingly assists the principal offender in the commission of a crime. A witness who fails to comply with a subpoena. Indictment -- A charging document returned by a grand jury and filed in a circuit court. Please note the % cannot be inserted at the beginning or middle of words. If in a replevin action it is not possible to repossess the goods, the action will roll over into detinue. 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. 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. Limited Jurisdiction -- the authority over only particular types of cases, or cases under a prescribed amount in controversy, or seeking only certain types of relief, the District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction. Warrant -- A written order by a judicial officer commanding a peace officer to arrest the person named in it or to search for and seize property as described in it. 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. Process -- Any written order issued by a court to secure compliance with its commands or to require action by any person and includes a summons, subpoena, an order of publication, or a commission of other writ. Sub Curia (Trans: under law) -- An action of the court ordering a matter to be held pending resolution due to a legal requirement (a procedure, rule or statutory requirement that prevented the finality of the matter). The CR case has to be filed in the criminal court. There are numerous codes (abbreviations) used by the clerks to identify events in a District Court case record. Disposition -- Determination of the final arrangement or settlement of a case following judgment. Mandate -- The judgment issued upon the decision of an appellate court. Original Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction of the first court to hear a case. Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. District Court in St. Mary's County website See all District Court locations, contact information, directions, and more. Bench -- Process issued by the court itself, or from the bench, for the attachment or arrest of a person. 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. Line (Praecipe) (Trans: command) -- A written request by an attorney entering his/her appearance, for the client before the court. Plea -- The defendants formal answer to criminal charges. Affirm -- Alternate procedure to swearing under an oath. Examination in Aid of Enforcement of Judgment -- A request by plaintiff (judgment creditor) to discover the assets of a defendant (judgment debtor) after entry of judgment. 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.) Fine -- A sum of money a person must pay as punishment because of an illegal act or omission. Mistrial -- A trial that has been terminated and declared void due to prejudicial error in the proceedings or other extraordinary circumstances. 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. Terms of Use/Disclaimer. (Also known as Reconsideration). Admission -- The voluntary acknowledgement of the existence of fact facts relevant to an adversarys case. 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. 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. A 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. STANDARD DOCKET TEXT ABBREVIATIONS 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. 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. Cepi -- I have taken; the return on a warrant indicating that the defendant has been arrested. Accommodations - Assistance with special needs and interpreters. 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. 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. Guide & File -- Tool developed by the Maryland Courts to help you complete court forms online. Execution -- A method of obtaining satisfaction of a judgment. 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. Guardianship Estate (GE) - Guardianship of property for a minor. Bifurcate -- To try issues separately, such as criminal responsibility and guilt in a criminal proceeding and liability and damages in a civil action. Mandamus -- A court order compelling an individual to fulfill an official ministerial duty. In Banc Review -- A review of the trial courts rulings or judgment by a panel of three circuit court judges. Judicial Officer -- A judge or a District Court commissioner. All criminal traffic charges are heard de novo in the circuit court. See Question 8, below. Service of Process, Personal -- Service of a summons or other process made by delivering it in person to the person named in the process. The system will perform a search for the exact names entered in the first and last name search fields. A material witness in a criminal case. Ecitation -- The electronic version of the MD Uniform Complaint and Citation (traffic citation). 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. 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. 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. Also includes a command of the judge which established courtroom or administrative procedures. Explore the common criminal charge abbreviations used with juveniles. Litigant -- A party to a lawsuit; one engaged in litigation. The case type has also been changed to 'CRSCA.'. 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. Accomplice -- A person who knowingly and willingly assists the principal offender in the commission of a crime. 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.
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