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 SEPTEMBER 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 9/18/2024:
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:
SEPTEMBER TRIAL JURORS
Thursday, September 19, 2024
September jurors with reporting numbers 1 through 235 are to report on Thursday, September 19, 2024, to Courtroom 1 on the second floor, at 8:30 am for orientation and jury service.
(That means, starting with and including Juror #1, all the numbers in between and including Juror #235, must report unless previously excused.)
Please bring your Summons and Juror Badge with you when reporting for service. Your driver’s license or other proper ID may also be required.
All electronics (including cell phones and smart watches) must be left at home or in your vehicle.
The temperature in the courtroom can fluctuate. Please plan accordingly.
Thank you.