3
13Circuit 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 APRIL 2023 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
REQUESTS FOR EXCUSAL DUE TO MEDICAL/ DISABILITY ISSUES
**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
email: deborah.sturgis@mdcourts.gov; or fax: 410-221-0315
*Please note that all excusals are pending until approved by the judge or jury commissioner*
Message updated on 3/20/2023:
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
MARCH TRIAL JURORS
March Jury Service has Ended.
Thank you for your service.
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Grand Jury – March 2023 through September 2023
Please be advised that your potential reporting dates for your term of service which concludes on September 29, 2023 are as follows:
May 15, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.
July 17, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.
September 18, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.