Circuit Court
Clerks Office/ Licensing/ Land Records: 410-228-0481
Judge’s Chambers: 410-228-6300
Jury Commissioner: 410-228-9840
District Court: 410-901-1420
Jury Information Recording: 410-221-8701
Click here for Dorchester Jury Explanation and FAQs
Click Here for printable Trial (Petit) Jury Information Sheet
Click here for printable DECEMBER 2024 Tentative Jury Schedule (pdf)
Click here for Jury Service Brochure (pdf)
Click here for GRAND Jury Brochure (pdf)
Excusal Forms
- REQUEST FOR EXCUSAL DUE TO CHILD CARE ISSUES
- REQUEST FOR EXCUSAL DUE TO FAMILY CARE ISSUES
- REQUEST FOR EXCUSAL DUE TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
**ANY REQUESTS FOR EXCUSAL DUE TO MEDICAL/ DISABILITY ISSUES NEED
TO HAVE DOCUMENTATION FROM YOUR DOCTOR**
*ALSO REMEMBER TO WRITE YOUR BADGE ID# ON ALL SUBMITTED PAPERWORK*
Send all requests and documentation to:
ATTN: Jury Commissioner
P.O. Box 416
Cambridge, MD 21613
Fax: 410-221-0315
*Please note that all excusals are pending until approved by the Judge or Jury Commissioner*
Message updated on 12/4/2024:
If you or someone you have had close contact with is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, dry cough, sore throat, or difficulty breathing, please contact the Jury Commissioner for instructions. (410) 228-9840
In order to protect your and other’s safety, please always bring a mask with you and keep socially distant when possible. Mask mandates change frequently. Upon entrance, security will instruct you on current mask protocols in accordance with the latest COVID-19 Administrative Order. You will be screened by security at entrance. Those who are ill or not in compliance will not be admitted into the courthouse.
MASKS ARE OPTIONAL
ATTENTION VISITORS
The following message is correct for:
DECEMBER TRIAL JURORS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 through MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024
*No jury service is required
*No orientation is required
Jurors are reminded that jury schedules and reporting times change daily. It is very important that all December jurors call (410) 221-8701, or check the website, after 5 PM, on Monday, December 9 for updated information on jury service for Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
Thank you.