Courts, Criminal Justice, and Civil Matters Workgroup

The Courts, Criminal Justice, and Civil Matters Workgroup is responsible for issues relating to the Maryland courts, the criminal and civil justice systems, and public safety.  Major policy areas covered by the workgroup include:

The workgroup conducts research, collects data, and prepares various publications related to its responsibilities.  As part of the Legislative Handbook Series published before the start of each term of the General Assembly, the workgroup prepares detailed overviews of:  (1) the Maryland courts and related agencies; (2) State public safety services; and (3) Maryland’s criminal and juvenile justice process.

Legislative Handbook Series

            Volume II – Government Services in Maryland, Chapter 4.  Courts and Related Offices

            Volume II – Government Services in Maryland, Chapter 5.  Public Safety

            Volume VIII – Maryland Criminal and Juvenile Justice Process

The workgroup also summarizes opinions issued by the Maryland Court of Appeals in cases of particular legislative significance and publishes the summaries in the Court of Appeals Cases & Decisions Update prepared each year before the start of the session of the General Assembly.

Reports submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly by various special task forces, committees, and commissions staffed by the workgroup are also prepared.  For example, the Report of the Maryland Judicial Compensation Commission reviews compensation for judges every four years and submits a report of its findings and recommendations.

Additionally, the workgroup assists in referring an individual to an appropriate State agency or any other organization that may be able to provide information in response to an individual’s inquiry.  You may access a comprehensive list of links to State agencies and other organizations that may be able to respond to a specific inquiry related to one of the workgroup’s policy areas.

Reports

Data Dashboards