The Access to Justice Department was created by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals in September 2014. In June 2017, it merged with the Foster Care Court Improvement Program to form the Department of Juvenile and Family Services. To develop family law policy and identify what services families need and how to provide them, the Department works with judges, family magistrates, court administrators, and service providers. It moved under the Programs Division in July 2014, and by August 2022 had reformed as the Research and Analysis Department. Maryland Universities & Colleges Judiciary Education & Conference Center, 2011-D Commerce Park Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 From judicial data files, the Division provides information to judicial, criminal justice and law enforcement agencies. In July 2014, as the Department of Family Services, it became part of the Programs Division. As of 2015, the Department also supports thirty-seven drug courts, nine truancy reduction courts, three mental health courts, two re-entry courts, and one veterans court within Maryland's Judiciary. The Problem-Solving Courts Department started as the Office of Problem-Solving Courts. Maryland at a Glance In partnership with the State Archives, the Division maintains a database retrievable on-line of all land record images and indices. Replacing the varied systems formerly in use, the new system enables electronic document filing and fee payments 24 hours per day. It works to develop, consolidate, coordinate, and implement policy initiatives in these areas. The Department, however, does not oversee audits of the Supreme Court of Maryland or the Appellate Court of Maryland. Within the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Research and Analysis Department originated as Management Analysis and Research. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. e-mail: [email protected]. JUDICIAL COLLEGE OF MARYLAND The Department assists the Problem-Solving Courts Subcommittee of the Specialty Courts and Dockets Committee of the Judicial Council. The Internal Audit Department conducts compliance audits for all Judicial offices and agencies, and the Circuit Court. Functions of the Administrative Office of the Courts formerly were carried out by eight departments: Budget and Finance, Court Operations, Facilities Administration, Family Administration, Human Resources, Judicial Information Systems, Legal Affairs, and Procurement and Contracts Administration. Maryland Universities & Colleges Such practices include mediation arbitration, settlement conferences, consensus building, and other nonviolent and nonlitigious methods of resolving disputes. In July 2014, the Department reorganized as the Office of Facilities and Security Administration, and was placed under the Operations Division. The Judicial Information Systems Division develops and maintains State court system applications, operates a statewide computer network, and is responsible for data center contingency planning. Mandatory e-filing by attorneys of Circuit Court and District Court cases began first for Anne Arundel County (October 2014), then Maryland's Eastern Shore counties (December 2016), and then in Southern Maryland for Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties (June 2017). For the Court Technology Committee (formerly Technology Oversight Board), the Maryland Electronic Courts Advisory Committee assesses needs of and makes recommendations concerning planning, implementation, testing, and evaluation of the Maryland Electronic Courts project. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards As of 2015, the Department also supports thirty-seven drug courts, nine truancy reduction courts, three mental health courts, two re-entry courts, and one veterans court within Maryland's Judiciary. It reformed as a department in July 2014. The Division oversees six departments: Access to Justice; Court Interpreter Services; Juvenile and Family Services; Mediation and Conflict Resolution; Problem-Solving Courts; and Research and Analysis. The Fair Practices Department started as the Office of Fair Practices and reformed as the Fair Practices Department under the Internal Affairs Division in July 2014. In 2006, it restructured as the Department of Court Research and Development, and became the Department of Court Operations in May 2013. In 1998, family divisions were formed within the circuit courts of Baltimore City and four counties (those having seven or more judges): Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County. Maryland Manual On-Line Moreover, the Division administers data processing systems; collects and analyzes statistics, and maintains computer hardware and software for the Judiciary. If an agreement is not reached, they can still seek redress in court. The Division also helps State and local judicial agencies meet their data processing and information technology needs. Maryland Municipalities The State of Maryland pledges to provide constituents, businesses, customers, and stakeholders with friendly and courteous, timely and responsive, accurate and consistent . Photo by Diane F. Evartt. FAIR PRACTICES DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS DIVISION OFFICE OF FACILITIES & SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Such practices include mediation arbitration, settlement conferences, consensus building, and other nonviolent and nonlitigious methods of resolving disputes. Reorganized as the Foster-Care Court Improvement Program, it joined the Programs Division in July 2014 and merged with the Department of Family Services in June 2017. Alexandra (Alex) Hoyle, Manager (410) 260-1285 The Department advises the State Court Administrator on legal issues relating to administrative matters, including personnel and procurement. Mandatory e-filing by attorneys of Circuit Court and District Court cases began first for Anne Arundel County (October 2014), then Maryland's Eastern Shore counties (December 2016), and then in Southern Maryland for Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties (June 2017). It also coordinates judicial emergency management planning with other State and local agencies. The Office of Facilities and Security Administration originated in May 2013, when the Department of Facilities Administration formed from Administrative Services. When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. Cynthia M. Jurrius, Esq., Director (410) 260-3552 In addition, the Department conducts legal research; and provides in-house legal review of Judiciary policies and procedures, and of contracts and memoranda of understanding with other State agencies. In 1994, the Foster-Care Court Improvement Project was initiated to assess and improve the performance of juvenile courts in child abuse and neglect cases. Maryland Judiciary DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT, CONTRACT & GRANT ADMINISTRATION From 1998, the Department of Family Administration oversaw the establishment of family divisions and programs in each jurisdiction. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & SECURITY ADMINISTRATION In 2000, the Project was placed within the Department of Family Administration. The System makes possible case initiation, scheduling, disposition, expungement, and other record keeping. The Institute was reorganized in November 2015 as Judicial Education and placed under the Judicial College of Maryland (Administrative Order, November 23, 2015). On the Judiciary website, the Judicial College maintains a current calendar of upcoming educational programs and courses. In each county and Baltimore City, the Fund is used to repair, replace, modernize, and maintain equipment in the land records office of the local clerks of the circuit court. The Division developed and maintains internet access to various electronic court records. Judiciary Education & Conference Center, 2011-D Commerce Park Drive, Annapolis, Maryland, January 2014. LEGAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT In June 2017, it merged with the Foster Care Court Improvement Program to form the Department of Juvenile and Family Services. Mediation is a process by which a trained neutral person, a mediator, helps people in a dispute to communicate with one another, understand each other, and, if possible, reach an agreement by which to resolve the dispute. The Mediation and Conflict Resolution Department promotes the appropriate use of mediation and other dispute resolution practices in Maryland's courts, neighborhoods, businesses, schools, governmental agencies, and criminal and juvenile justice systems. Mandatory e-filing by attorneys of Circuit Court and District Court cases began first for Anne Arundel County (October 2014), then Maryland's Eastern Shore counties (December 2016), and then in Southern Maryland for Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties (June 2017). Judy K. Rupp, State Court Administrator (appointed by Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Maryland) (410) 260-1540 From judicial data files, the Division provides information to judicial, criminal justice and law enforcement agencies. By using mediation, however, the parties involved do not forfeit their legal rights. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Court ADR Practitioners The Maryland Judiciary promotes the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to resolve many types of court cases. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Frank V. Broccolina, State Court Administrator Maryland Judicial Center, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 260-1400; fax: (410) 974-2169 tty: 1-800-735-2258 web: www.mdcourts.gov/aoc/index.html Maryland Judicial Center, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Maryland, December 2000. It also coordinates judicial emergency management planning with other State and local agencies. Maryland Counties The Department advises the State Court Administrator on legal issues relating to administrative matters, including personnel and procurement. In addition, the Department conducts legal research; and provides in-house legal review of Judiciary policies and procedures, and of contracts and memoranda of understanding with other State agencies. Reorganized as the Foster-Care Court Improvement Program, it joined the Programs Division in July 2014 and merged with the Department of Family Services in June 2017. Maryland at a Glance The Maryland Electronic Courts Advisory Committee began as the Maryland Integrated Case-Management System Advisory Committee, which was convened in Spring 2007 by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. Administrative Office of the Courts. Maryland Municipalities Maryland Judiciary The Institute was reorganized in November 2015 as Judicial Education and placed under the Judicial College of Maryland (Administrative Order, November 23, 2015). The Maryland Electronic Courts Advisory Committee began as the Maryland Integrated Case-Management System Advisory Committee, which was convened in Spring 2007 by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. Olya Jerschkowsky, Senior Manager (410) 260-3791 At that time, in the circuit courts of the other nineteen counties, family services programs also were begun. JUDICIAL COLLEGE OF MARYLAND Within the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Research and Analysis Department originated as Management Analysis and Research. The Electronic Land Record Optical Imagery (ELROI) System scans recordable land record instruments and inputs the images into mdlandrec.net, an electronic archival and preservation system at the State Archives. The Division also helps State and local judicial agencies meet their data processing and information technology needs. It reformed as a department in July 2014. The Access to Justice Department was created by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals in September 2014. By using mediation, however, the parties involved do not forfeit their legal rights. The Problem-Solving Courts Department started as the Office of Problem-Solving Courts. From 1998, the Department of Family Administration oversaw the establishment of family divisions and programs in each jurisdiction. To help judicial agencies plan for continuity of operations during potential natural or man-made emergencies or disasters, the Office provides advice and training. Education & Conference Center, Judicial College of Maryland, 2009 Commerce Park Drive, Annapolis, Maryland, July 2017. Today, under the Division are six main units: Administrative and Management Services; Application Support Services; Court Business Services; Information Security; Infrastructure Services; and Project Services. Robert J. Bruchalski, Chief Information Officer (410) 260-1000/7; fax: (410) 974-7170; e-mail: [email protected] Maryland Manual On-Line In 1997, to meet federal requirements in order to receive federal funds, a State plan, Improving Court Performance for Abused and Neglected Children, was issued and the former Foster Care Court-Improvement Implementation Committee was authorized. Maryland State Bar Association representative: Searle E. Mitnick, Esq. Reorganized as the Foster-Care Court Improvement Program, it joined the Programs Division in July 2014 and merged with the Department of Family Services in June 2017. The Internal Audit Department conducts compliance audits for all Judicial offices and agencies, and the Circuit Court. Maryland Independent Agencies INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Those involved in the dispute must agree to mediation. Through special projects grants to organizations that provide legal or other services to families with cases before the Maryland courts, the Department also administers funding. Commission on Judicial Disabilities. Those involved in the dispute must agree to mediation. The Division also provides guidance and support for obtaining grants to support new initiatives, and monitors how funds from the Judiciary are spent by grant recipients. RESEARCH & ANALYSIS DEPARTMENT The Institute was reorganized in November 2015 as Judicial Education and placed under the Judicial College of Maryland (Administrative Order, November 23, 2015). In 2006, it restructured as the Department of Court Research and Development, and became the Department of Court Operations in May 2013. The Division also support the Traffic Processing Center (traffic citations). Moreover, it provides quick information-sharing with law enforcement and other agencies, generates reports and statistics, improves case processing, reduces delays, and allows access to court information from anywhere, at any time. The Maryland Electronic Courts is a single integrated case-management system used statewide by all courts within the Maryland Judiciary. MEDIATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION DEPARTMENT It moved under the Programs Division in July 2014, and by August 2022 had reformed as the Research and Analysis Department. It moved under the Programs Division in July 2014, and by August 2022 had reformed as the Research and Analysis Department. Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies 04-22-04. TALENT ACQUISITION To the problem-solving courts statewide, the Department provides centralized oversight for financial responsibility, program guidelines, grant solicitation, and creation of a statewide management information system. It reformed as a department in July 2014. Formerly, the Judicial Information Systems Division oversaw Major Information Technology Projects, Operations, and Planning and Application Services. Maryland Universities & Colleges Photo by Diane F. Evartt. ACCESS TO JUSTICE DEPARTMENT Such practices include mediation arbitration, settlement conferences, consensus building, and other nonviolent and nonlitigious methods of resolving disputes. For court applications, the Division operates a mainframe computer and servers that support the Uniform Court System (UCS), providing court case management for all circuit courts except those in Baltimore City, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County. In July 2014, the Department reorganized as the Office of Facilities and Security Administration, and was placed under the Operations Division. Reorganized as the Foster-Care Court Improvement Program, it joined the Programs Division in July 2014 and merged with the Department of Family Services in June 2017. For family law legal help, contact aFamily Court Help Centeror yourlocal family support services. In July 2014, it moved back to the Administrative Office of the Courts, was placed under the Internal Affairs Division, and adopted its present name. In July 2014, the Programs Division was created. It reformed as a department in July 2014. The Department administers federal grants that help Maryland courts safeguard abused and neglected children in the child welfare system. DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT, CONTRACT & GRANT ADMINISTRATION It reformed as a department in July 2014. 4-512.1). MEDIATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION DEPARTMENT The Department, however, does not oversee audits of the Supreme Court of Maryland or the Appellate Court of Maryland. 13-101). The Administrative Office of the Courts helps the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland oversee and implement court policies established by the Chief Justice, the Supreme Court of Maryland, and the General Assembly. [email protected], Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. In 1994, the Foster-Care Court Improvement Project was initiated to assess and improve the performance of juvenile courts in child abuse and neglect cases. It reformed as a department in July 2014. In July 2001, the Maryland Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office was established by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. Reorganized as the Foster-Care Court Improvement Program, it joined the Programs Division in July 2014 and merged with the Department of Family Services in June 2017. Judicial Education provides continuing education programs for the Maryland judiciary. In July 2014, it transferred to the Internal Affairs Division as the Legal Services Department and, at that time, reformed as the Legal Affairs Department. For the Judiciary, the Division oversees a statewide research agenda. In July 2014, it transferred to the Internal Affairs Division as the Legal Services Department and, at that time, reformed as the Legal Affairs Department. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. MARYLAND ELECTRONIC COURTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Maryland at a Glance On the Judiciary website, the Judicial College maintains a current calendar of upcoming educational programs and courses. The Maryland Electronic Courts Advisory Committee began as the Maryland Integrated Case-Management System Advisory Committee, which was convened in Spring 2007 by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. Those involved in the dispute must agree to mediation. The Department administers federal grants that help Maryland courts safeguard abused and neglected children in the child welfare system. The Judicial Information Systems Division develops and maintains State court system applications, operates a statewide computer network, and is responsible for data center contingency planning. If an agreement is not reached, they can still seek redress in court. RESEARCH & ANALYSIS DEPARTMENT The Problem-Solving Courts Department started as the Office of Problem-Solving Courts. Through special projects grants to organizations that provide legal or other services to families with cases before the Maryland courts, the Department also administers funding. In 1998, family divisions were formed within the circuit courts of Baltimore City and four counties (those having seven or more judges): Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County. Judiciary Education & Conference Center, 2011-D Commerce Park Drive, Annapolis, Maryland, January 2014. In 1997, to meet federal requirements in order to receive federal funds, a State plan, Improving Court Performance for Abused and Neglected Children, was issued and the former Foster Care Court-Improvement Implementation Committee was authorized. JUDICIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION The Department works with judges, family magistrates, court administrators, and family support services coordinators to identify and promote best practices in legal proceedings involving domestic and juvenile matters, such as: adoption; child support; child in need of assistance (CINA); child in need of supervision (CINS); custody; divorce; domestic violence; guardianship; involuntary admission; juvenile delinquency; name change; paternity; termination of parental rights; and visitation. Instituted in January 2006, the Maryland Judiciary Case Search (MDJCS) Program provides electronic access to records in civil, criminal and traffic cases from Maryland Circuit and District Courts. e-mail: [email protected], HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION JUDICIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION The Department works with judges, family magistrates, court administrators, and family support services coordinators to identify and promote best practices in legal proceedings involving domestic and juvenile matters, such as: adoption; child support; child in need of assistance (CINA); child in need of supervision (CINS); custody; divorce; domestic violence; guardianship; involuntary admission; juvenile delinquency; name change; paternity; termination of parental rights; and visitation. The Mediation and Conflict Resolution Department promotes the appropriate use of mediation and other dispute resolution practices in Maryland's courts, neighborhoods, businesses, schools, governmental agencies, and criminal and juvenile justice systems.
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