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The Circuit Court is a court of general jurisdiction. Circuit Court hears jury trials, juvenile, family law, serious criminal matters and complex civil matters. Circuit Court also hears appeals from the District Court of Maryland, Orphans Court and Administrative Agencies.

The jurisdiction of the District Court includes all landlord-tenant cases, replevin actions, motor vehicle violations, misdemeanors and certain felonies.

Howard County Courthouse
Circuit Court
Responsible for jury trials, juvenile, family law, serious criminal matters and complex civil matters.
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Clerk's Office
Responsible for issuing business licenses, marriage licenses, recording land deeds and maintaining other documents.
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District Court
Responsible for all landlord-tenant cases, replevin actions, motor vehicle violations, misdemeanors and certain felonies.
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Orphan's Court
Responsible for handling cases involving wills and estates for decedents.
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Sheriff's Office
Responsible for judicial security, summons notices, warrant services and a broad range of other law enforcement services.
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