Maryland law allows you to establish paternity through a court order or through an Affidavit of Parentage form. Proceedings before the Commission often require input from the community in the form of written public comments or public comment hearings.Google Translate Disclaimer​​ The Maryland Department of Information Technology ("DoIT") offers translations of the content through Google Translate. What is an Affidavit Judgment? An affidavit judgment is a type of court decision that occurs in civil cases, often in the context of debt collection. The jurisdiction of the District Court includes all landlord-tenant cases, replevin actions, motor vehicle violations, misdemeanors and certain felonies. An affidavit judgment is a type of court decision that occurs in civil cases, often in the context of debt collection.