Judge Jennifer S. Fairfax

Applies to

All submissions

Attorneys must file their entry of appearance and all subsequent submissions electronically in MDEC actions.

Applies to

All submissions

Court personnel must file all submissions electronically in MDEC actions.

Applies to

All submissions

Self-represented litigants who are registered users must file all submissions electronically in MDEC actions.

Applies to

Judgment

When the court imposes costs and immediately reduces them to judgment at sentencing, the matter should be referred to the Central Collections Unit (CCU).

Fee

$325

Applies to

Court-designated ADR practitioner appointment

For covered appointments made on or after September 1, 2026, the hourly rate for court-designated ADR practitioners is $325.

Applies to

Court costs

Outstanding court costs incurred before August 1, 2019 are waived, unless the case was referred to collections, regardless of case status.

An officer intending to serve a warrant or other process on court premises must identify themselves upon entry, present credentials, and show the warrant or order to courthouse security.

A warrant or process may not be served before the Court concludes its business with the subject unless the Administrative Judge or designee authorizes it.

Warrants or process may not be served in nonpublic secured courthouse areas unless the Administrative Judge or designee, in consultation with the Sheriff or designee, permits access for service.

Applies to

Security pass application

An attorney applying for a security pass must sign the specified certification.

Applies to

Security pass application

An attorney seeking a Security Pass must sign the prescribed certification.