On Wednesday, December 29, 2021, the Maryland Judiciary moved back to Phase III
of its progressive reopening plan due to the recent surge in Maryland of COVID-19 cases as a result of the Omicron variant. The interim
operational plan, in effect from December 29, 2021, through February 8, 2022, has been extended through March 6, 2022.
In Phase III, the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for Carroll County will remain open to the public and the Court will
hear specific case types remotely or in-person. If you are unsure whether your hearing will be in-person or remote, please
call the Court.
Jury trials will not be held until the Judiciary is able to re-enter Phase V of its reopening plan.
All jury trials scheduled through March 4 will be rescheduled.
CIVIL PRETRIAL CONFERENCES SCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 7, 2022 THROUGH AND INCLUDING MARCH 6, 2022 WILL BE CONDUCTED TELEPHONICALLY.
EITHER THE COURT OR THE ASSIGNED SETTLEMENT OFFICER WILL INITIATE THE TELEPHONE CALL.
Notice: The Carroll County Clerk’s Office Land Records & Licensing Department will remain OPEN during construction on the ground floor of the Circuit Court Annex building May 9 -13, 2022.
Customers can use the walk-up window located in the courtyard at the rear of the building. Please look for the signs.
Although access to the lobby, the public records room and the public terminal will be restricted, the department will still process work and conduct wedding ceremonies outdoors or in a courtroom.
Customers can also use the Clerk’s Office Drop Box located in front of the building.
Those needing to use a public computer can go to the Civil/Criminal/Juvenile office located on the 2nd floor, room G246.
Please call 410-386-8760 if you require ADA assistance or have any questions or concerns.
Notice: On Monday, April 4th, the Circuit Court for Carroll County will begin testing the Judiciary-Partners wireless network, which is anticipated
to increase Wi Fi performance. In court, lawyers and litigants will no longer connect devices to the CCG_Guest network. Instead, they will
need to connect to the Judiciary-Partners network. This connection will require a password to be entered. This password can be obtained by
contacting the courtroom bailiff or courtroom clerk.
Public (Guest) Wi Fi will remain available in the courthouse through either the CCG_Guest network or Judiciary Public network. It is
recommended that the public use the Judiciary Public network for better performance.
***NEW ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER***
EFFECTIVE MARCH 7, 2022
The Circuit Court for Carroll County, located in Westminster, Maryland, is
part of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, which also includes Anne Arundel and
Howard Counties. It is a trial court of general jurisdiction, which handles
juvenile and family law matters, as well as all major civil cases and serious
criminal matters. The Circuit Court also has appellate jurisdiction over the
District Court and certain administrative agencies. In addition, it has full
common law and equity powers and jurisdiction in all civil and criminal
cases within the County, and all additional powers and jurisdiction conferred
by the Constitution and by law, except where, by law, jurisdiction has been
limited or conferred upon by another tribunal.
The mission of the Circuit Court for Carroll County is to serve its residents
in the determination of litigation in serious criminal matters,
substantive civil cases, domestic and child support cases, in accordance
with the Constitution, while administering justice in an honest, fair and
efficient manner.
Historic Courthouse
200 Willis Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
Courthouse Annex
55 North Court Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157