NOTE: NOTICE OF EXPANDED VOIR DIRE PILOT PROGRAM:
The Circuit Court for Carroll County is one of eight (8) circuit courts in the State participating in a pilot program on
the use of expanded voir dire in jury trials. The program was established in accordance with Md. Rule 16-310 and will be in
effect from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025. During that time, the two (2) pilot judges in this court will allow
expanded voir dire as part of the jury selection process. For more information, please click
here. or visit the Maryland
Judiciary’s website
here.
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