To find the court records in any state you need to first know how its trial court system is organized. In Maryland the circuit courts, district courts and orphans courts make up the trial court system. You may seek to find court records for several reasons, but what is common is that looking for them physically can be a frustrating process. You can now choose to request the same court records at www.courtrecords.org and can receive them in a few days. Try the preliminary search tool to get a glimpse of what you can expect.

Maryland circuit courts have general jurisdiction on civil and criminal cases, but usually hear cases that fall beyond the jurisdiction of the lower courts. Circuit courts handle civil cases that have claims above the amount of $5,000. It also hears felony cases and those for domestic violence protection order. Some circuit courts have divisions for domestic relations and hear cases for divorce, child custody, child prot6ection and termination of parental rights.

Maryland district courts handle both civil and criminal cases. Criminal cases heard in these courts include felonies, preliminary hearing for felonies, misdemeanors and violation of ordinances. Civil cases heard at district courts are for $5,000 or less in dispute. Probate cases pertaining to guardianship and ownership of land may fall under the purview of the Maryland orphans courts. Visit us at www.courtrecords.org to find the court records you seek.