Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County

Official local rules (court website)

For Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.

Communication

Court-wide

Phone

410-222-1431

Hours: 9:00 AM. to 4:00 PM

Filing Fees and Waivers

3

Court-level rules
Counter payments must be made by cash, check, or money order.

Document Filing Requirements

2

Court-level rules
A Civil Appeal Pre-Hearing Information Report must be completed and sent to the Clerk of the Court of Special Appeals when filing an appeal.

Electronic Filing Rules

1

Court-level rules
Fax filings directly to the Court are not permitted.

Service and Proof of Service Rules

1

Court-level rules
Papers prepared for filing may be served on opposing parties by the sheriff or a private process server.

Chambers Communication Rules

1

Court-level rules
The Civil and Family Departments may be contacted by telephone from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 410-222-1431.

Sealing & Redaction Procedures

1

Court-level rules
Court files are generally public, but files sealed by court order and documents containing specified personal information may be sealed and unavailable for public inspection.