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Carroll County Circuit Court 
55 N. Court Street
Westminster, MD 21157-5155
410-386-8715 - voice
410-386-8734 - fax
| Contact 1 | Heather S. DeWees Clerk of the Court 410-386-8715 - voice heather.dewees@mdcourts.gov |
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| Purpose | To provide a State trial court of unlimited jurisdiction that handles family, juvenile, criminal, and civil cases, and appeals from the District Court and certain administrative agencies. |
| Service | Judges of the Carroll County Circuit Court are Thomas F. Stansfield (11/06-11/21), J. Barry Hughes (11/06-11/21), and Richard R. Titus (2/16-), Fred S. Hecker (1/14-11/29). Judges for the Fifth Judicial Circuit are elected by the voters of the county for a 15-year term. Circuit Court has the authority to conduct jury trials. Circuit court office telephone numbers are: CRIMINAL RECORDS, 410-386-8710; LAND RECORDS AND LICENSING, 410-386-8710; BAILIFF'S OFFICE, 410-386-2654; HISTORIC COURTHOUSE, 410-386-2641; COURTHOUSE ANNEX, 410-386-2654; CIVIL RECORDS, 410-386-8710. |
| Area Served | Serves Carroll County. |
| Subjects | Government |
| Last Updated | 28 February 2021 |