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You can: $5,000 or less. Small Claims Court. Your case can be heard in small claims court if the amount is for $5,000 or less. ... $30,000 or less. District Court or Circuit Court. Your case can be heard in either District Court or Circuit Court if the amount does not exceed $30,000. ... Over $30,000. Circuit Court.

The District Court hears criminal cases, including motor vehicle/ boating violations and other misdemeanors and limited felonies, although the Circuit courts share jurisdiction if the penalties authorized are three years or more in prison, a fine of $2,500 or more, or both.

Circuit Courts generally handle more serious criminal cases and major civil cases. These include juvenile and other family law cases such as divorce, custody and child support. The Circuit Courts hear most cases appealed from the District Court, orphans' courts and some administrative agencies.

Important Information About Retrieving Case Records You can view your case record on a public kiosk located in an MDEC courthouse. If you would like to view your case record (including documents) remotely on a computer or device, 1) register to view documents online (see instructions below).

Complete court form using Guide & File or the fillable PDF. Print documents, review contents, and sign if you plan to file in person or by mail. File. in person at the court; by mail to the court; or. by e-filing*. ( E-filing not available for cases filed in Baltimore City)

What kinds of records are not available to the public? Actions filed under Title 9, Chapter 100 of the Maryland Rules for: adoption; guardianship; or. ... Delinquency, child in need of assistance, child in need of supervision, and truancy actions in Juvenile Court, except if a hearing is open to the public.