Finding -- A determination of fact by a judicial officer or jury. THE INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH CASE SEARCH SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING BACKGROUND CHECKS ON AN INDIVIDUAL. Small Estate Judicial (SJ) - A proceeding conducted by the Orphans' Court when matters cannot be handled administratively. Dismissal -- Rules provide for both voluntary and involuntary dismissals. EVENT CODES TRAFFIC ACHG/Accounts Receivable Change ADDL/Additional Paper in District Free-form comment ADDR/ Defendant Address Changed ADEL/Accounts Receivable Delete APPL/Appeal Filed Free-form comment AWDR/Appeal Withdrawn Free-form comment BALR/Bail Review Hearing Date/Bond Received Date; Bail Amount; Defendant Status Code; Percentage Defendant -- The person against whom a suit is filed, or in a criminal action, who has been charged with a violation of the law or criminal wrong doing. 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. Non probate property must be reported to the Register of Wills on the Information Report or Application to Fix Inheritance Tax on Non-Probate assets. This quick reference is not produced by or affiliated with the State of Maryland. Affirm -- Alternate procedure to swearing under an oath. This list is not all inclusive and there is no guarantee that the information is accurate or up to date. Rebuttal -- The act of contradicting or overcoming the effect of a presumption or evidence. Petition for Expungement -- A written request for expungement of Court and police records. Merged -- The absorption of a lesser included offense into a more serious offense. (Compare Public, Sealed, or Confidential Record). 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). However, at any time, a traffic case record can be pulled from the history database back into Case Search by the clerk's office. Shielded Record - A record or information in a record removed from public inspection by a judge or commissioner. Bail Bond Forfeiture -- The failure to satisfy the condition of the bond, namely the appearance in court as required, causing the full penalty amount to become due. Tort (Trans: twisted) -- An injury or damage to person/or property for which the person who caused the injury is legally responsible. Lesser Included Offense -- A crime composed of some, but not all, of the elements of a greater crime; commission of the greater crime automatically includes commission of the lesser included offense. Non-issue. Probable Cause -- Information given to a judicial officer that is sufficient in itself to warrant the issuance of a charging document. Immunity from Prosecution -- Protection from prosecution in exchange for testimony that might not otherwise by forthcoming. (Compare Public, Sealed, or Shielded Records). Hours of Operation - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except legal holidays Orphans' Court 41605 Courthouse Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 (301) 475-5566 (FAX) 301-475-4968 The Maryland Judiciary strives to protect the integrity of the information regarding cases and respective parties stored in its applications and systems. 347, 353.). Sua Sponte --Of its own will; commonly when a judge does something without being so requested by any party in a case. 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. (Compare admission), Confidential Record -- An official record of which a statute prohibits public review, such as presentence investigation reports. (Compare Public Record or Confidential Record). Waive/Waiver -- Giving up a legal right voluntarily, intentionally, and with full knowledge of the consequences. Lien -- A claim upon the real property of another for some debt; the property remains in the defendants possession. Triple Seal -- Exemplified copy; a term referring to a certification of a court documents authenticity by signature of the clerk and seal of the court and certification by a judge of the court as to the authenticity of the clerks signature and seal; used to permit admission of the court document in a proceeding in another state under the full faith and credit provision of the U.S. Constitution. Appellate Court -- A court having jurisdiction to review the judgment or order of a lower court. Arraignment -- The procedure whereby the accused is brought before the court to plead to the criminal charge in the indictment or information. Admission -- The voluntary acknowledgement of the existence of fact facts relevant to an adversarys case. Common Law -- That body of law that was originated in England and was brought to the United States. Appeal Bond -- A type of bond set by the court and filed by the appellant until the cause can be passed upon and disposed of by the superior court. Triple Seal -- Exemplified copy; a term referring to a certification of a court documents authenticity by signature of the clerk and seal of the court and certification by a judge of the court as to the authenticity of the clerks signature and seal; used to permit admission of the court document in a proceeding in another state under the full faith and credit provision of the U.S. Constitution. Surety -- One who makes himself responsible for the defendants obligation to appear in court and agrees to pay money or do other acts in the event that the defendant does not appear. It is also used by the judge if he finds that the accused committed a criminal offense or a traffic infraction. Waiver of Fees -- An action for an order permitting a person to obtain a good or service without having to pay the standard fee. Abated by Death -- The disposition of a charge due to death of the defendant. Reverse Waiver -- Procedure by which charges against a minor defendant are transferred from the circuit court to the juvenile court. Minor -- An individual under the age of 18 (eighteen) years. Mandamus -- A court order compelling an individual to fulfill an official ministerial duty. 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. 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. Bifurcate -- To try issues separately, such as criminal responsibility and guilt in a criminal proceeding and liability and damages in a civil action. A party who fails to comply with a court order in a civil action. (See: Attorney of Record). 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. 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). Quash -- To set aside or to make void; with respect to process, such as a summons or subpoena, to void on motion of the person served. 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. In Forma Pauperis -- Frequently used by inmates filing papers to seek waiver of prepayment of filing fees in State courts. 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. Grand Jury -- A jury composed of 23 persons who receive evidence and determine if that evidence is sufficient for a criminal indictment. 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. This is the two week period that an employee works and then is paid for. 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. ADA -- A Federal law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities (Americans with Disabilities Act). Citations are entered in the issuing officer's patrol car and a copy is given to the violator. Terms of Use/Disclaimer, The Journalist's Guide to Maryland's Legal System, statement of charges issued 930817 (August 17, 1993), date of hearing/date bond received; bail amount; defendant status bond code; percentage required; commissioner/judge id#, date of commitment order; incarceration location, date bond set; bail amount; type of bond code; percentage posted, Civil 1989 ( some cases are in history database and are unavailable). This link is part of the Michigan Court Rules. A claim by one party against a co-party. In Propria Persona -- in ones own proper person; a party choosing to represent himself or herself without the benefit of an attorney; pro se. Peace Order -- An emergency form of relief or an order available to individuals who are experiencing problems with another person, including someone in a dating relationship, a neighbor, or a stranger. 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. Microfilm -- A photographic record on film of printed or other graphic matter. Anyway, I have been looking at the Case Search for the past year and the case has been listed the same, active. Stet (Trans: to stand) -- A conditional stay of all further proceedings in a case. Appeal -- The review of a case in a court of higher jurisdiction. Custodia Legis -- In the custody of the law; property that has been lawfully taken, by authority of legal process, and remains in the possession of a public officer or an officer of a court empowered by law to hold the property. 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. Waiver of Fees -- An action for an order permitting a person to obtain a good or service without having to pay the standard fee. Absconding Debtor -- A person who leaves a jurisdiction purposefully to avoid legal process. Nulla Bona -- No goods; a return to a writ of execution when no goods of the defendant are found to levy. Upon entry of a dismissal, except a dismissal without prejudice, the matter has effectively ended. CIVIL: ADR = Alternate Dispute Resolution 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. 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. (Compare Confession). Contract --A written or verbal agreement for the exchange of goods or services between at least two parties. Abated by Death -- The disposition of a charge due to death of the defendant. Case Search name searches default to search for exact names only. All rights reserved. Quash -- To set aside or to make void; with respect to process, such as a summons or subpoena, to void on motion of the person served. When you're done, the program automatically generates your completed forms, along with detailed instructions on what to do next. Accused -- The person against whom an accusation is made. There are numerous codes (abbreviations) used by the clerks to identify events in a District Court case record. A witness who fails to comply with a subpoena. Exclusive Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction held by only one court over the type of case. (Also known as Examination in Aid of Enforcement of Judgment; formally known as Supplementary Proceeding in aid of enforcement of judgment.). (See: Huger v. State, 285 Md. Opinion -- The statement of the courts decision in a case, setting out the reasons for the decision. Guilty -- The word used by an accused in pleading to the charges when he confesses to committing the crime of which he is charged. 3. GR cases are usually filed with the police. Lesser Included Offense -- A crime composed of some, but not all, of the elements of a greater crime; commission of the greater crime automatically includes commission of the lesser included offense. Crime -- A positive or negative act in violation of penal law; an offense against the state classified either as a felony or misdemeanor. A material witness in a criminal case. 1. in a criminal action, failure to appear may result in a bench warrant being issued for the persons arrest. Recall -- Cancellation by the court of a warrant before its execution by the arrest of the defendant. Amount Forfeited; Type of Bond Code; Bonding Agent Code; Bonding Company Code; Percentage Forfeited EVENT CODES CRIMINAL BALR/Bail Review Hearing Date/Bond Received Date; Bail Amount; Defendant Status Code; Percentage Required; Type of Bond Code; Judge ID# BFDA/Bond Forfeiture Satisfied - Defendant Appeared BFSA/Bond Forfeiture Satisfied Merits -- Strict legal rights of the parties; a decision on the merits is one that reaches the right(s) of a party as distinguished from a disposition of the case on a ground not reaching the rights raised in the action; for example, in a criminal case double jeopardy does not apply if charges are nolle prossed before trial commences, and in a civil action res judicata does not apply if a previous action was dismissed on a preliminary motion raising a technicality such as improper service of process. Absconding Debtor -- A person who leaves a jurisdiction purposefully to avoid legal process. Traffic includes both active and closed case records for moving violations, as well as serious offenses where the defendant must appear for trial (see question 5). (Also known as Reconsideration). Order -- A ruling of the court, on a motion, objection, or other matter relating to a preliminary point or some step in the proceedings. (Compare Public, Sealed, or Shielded Records). To further that cause, the Maryland Judiciary has implemented CAPTCHA technology to confirm users are not robots or other automated systems in order to access and use CaseSearch. Levy -- A setting aside of the defendants property made by the sheriff or constable; this property is placed in custody of law. Prosecuting Attorney or Prosecutor -- A public officer whose duty is the prosecution of criminal proceedings on behalf of the citizens of the state; most often refers to a States Attorney or Assistant States Attorney but, for some crimes, can be the State Prosecutor or Attorney General. Surety Bond -- A bond posted by a surety insurer ensuring that the penalty sum will be paid if the conditions of the bond are not satisfied. Ex Parte -- On one side only, by or for one party; done for, in behalf of, or on the application of, one party only. Contempt of Court -- Failure to obey a court order. Non Est (Inventus) (Trans: not to be found) -- the sheriffs return of process when service is not made because the person was not found. Affiant -- The person who makes and signs an affidavit. (Compare Public Record or Confidential Record). The law clerk will need to bring the proper ID to the Onboarding session or Judge's office to be verified. 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. Order -- A ruling of the court, on a motion, objection, or other matter relating to a preliminary point or some step in the proceedings. Waive/Waiver -- Giving up a legal right voluntarily, intentionally, and with full knowledge of the consequences. Guilty -- The word used by an accused in pleading to the charges when he confesses to committing the crime of which he is charged. Shielded Record - A record or information in a record removed from public inspection by a judge or commissioner. Title 12. Copyright 2023 Maryland Judiciary. Appearance -- A coming into the court in person or by filing a paper, as plaintiff, defendant, or legal representative. Regular Estate (RE) - Assets subject to administration in excess of $30,000 ($50,000 if the spouse is the sole legatee or heir). (Compare Revision of Sentence). Felony -- A serious criminal offense, punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or death. Court Order -- A command or mandatory direction of a judge which is made during a case. Ct. Spec. Foreign Proceeding (FP) - Decedent domiciled out of state with real property in Maryland. Ecitation -- The electronic version of the MD Uniform Complaint and Citation (traffic citation). Interstate Detainer -- An arrest warrant issued on a charging document in another state and lodged with a correctional institution in Maryland in which the defendant is already detained to ensure continued detention of the defendant until delivered to the custody of the other state for prosecution on the pending charges. In January 2006, CaseSearch was introduced to satisfy information requests commonly received in the court clerks' offices. Crimes of Violence -- Maryland Law provides a definition for Crimes of Violence as they relate to mandatory sentences in certain crimes and crimes of violence relating to pistols and revolvers. Summons -- A writ notifying the person named that an action has been filed against the person and ADA -- A Federal law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities (Americans with Disabilities Act). On motion of the States Attorney, the court may indefinitely postpone trial of a charge by marking the charge stet on the docket. Petitioner -- The person requesting the court's help. Hicks Waiver -- Waiver of the defendants right to a speedy trial, which is 180 days from the defendants initial appearance, in person or by attorney. April 24, 2023. 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. Ordinance -- The enactments of the legislative body of a local government. Respondent -- The alleged abuser in a domestic violence case. Private Process Server -- An adult private person, not a party to a case, used to deliver a summons, subpoena, or other court order. Information -- A charging document filed in a court by a States Attorney. Clerk -- An officer of the court who maintains case files, makes docket entries, issues process, and generally serves as the ministerial arm of the court. (Compare Removal). Litigant -- A party to a lawsuit; one engaged in litigation. The information in Case Search is a summary of what is contained in the official case file. 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. Modification -- (a change or alteration) An order changing the terms of a prior order of the Court.
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