Frederick County, located in Maryland, is part of the Washington-Baltimore combined statistical area. It has a population of 271,717 and a total area of 660.6 square miles. The county is home to the City of Frederick, the state's second-largest city, which also serves as the county seat.

Courts in Frederick County

Frederick County is home to the Circuit Court, District Court, and Orphan’s Court. The Frederick County Circuit Court is within the 6th Circuit. It conducts jury trials and hears civil cases involving more than $30,000 claims. Similarly, criminal cases, family lawsuits such as domestic violence, and juvenile matters are within its purview. It also hears appeals from the District Court, Orphan’s Court, and Administrative Agencies.

The Frederick County District Court has limited jurisdiction and does not conduct jury trials. However, it has exclusive jurisdiction over monetary claims not exceeding $5,000. It can also hear cases involving vehicle violations, landlord-tenant disputes, replevin actions, misdemeanors, and certain felonies.

On the other hand, it has concurrent jurisdiction with the Circuit Court over:

• civil cases with claims above $5,000 but less than $30,000
• criminal cases involving a sentence of at least three years incarceration or a minimum $2500 fine

The Maryland County Orphan’s Court is a probate court that hears most probate matters, such as the administration of the decedent's estates. It also has jurisdiction over the guardianship of minors.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Frederick County

The Office of the Court's Clerk maintains and keeps all court records generated in the County. The Court's Clerk makes these records available online via the Maryland Judicial Case Search portal. Interested persons can also visit the Clerk's office or mail a request.

Types of Public Court Records in Frederick County

The following types of court records are open to the general public in Frederick County:

• Criminal Court Records
• Family Court Records
• Civil Court Records
• Probate Court Records
• Land Records
• Traffic Court Records

Confidential Court Records in Frederick County

Generally, court records are publicly accessible. However, some are considered confidential and are thereby sealed by law or by court orders. The following are usually excluded from public inspection:

• Juvenile delinquency
• Adoption records
• Trade secrets or records ordered shielded by the judge
• Medical and mental health records
• Individual or corporate tax records
• Intellectual proprietary
• Cases involving domestic violence
• Identifying information about jurors
• Records related to victims of domestic violence
• Social Security number.

Juvenile Delinquency in Frederick, MD

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Frederick County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Maryland often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 564 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Of that total, 89% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 500 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Frederick County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Frederick County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Frederick County, MD

https://www.maryland.gov/

County Seat:	Frederick
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Home Rule
Year Organized:	1748
Total Square Miles:	667
2019 Population:	252,022
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	12 E Church St Winchester Hall Frederick , MD 21701-5437 https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/

Frederick County, MD Courts