FY 27 Proposed Operating Budget

JUDICIAL Circuit Court Cost Center 411000

ORIGIN & PURPOSE: The Circuit Court of Harford County is a Court of general jurisdiction which hears and decides a wide variety of cases. On the civil side, it hears cases (1) where the amount in dispute is in excess of $10,000 and the parties have requested a jury trial, (2) family law cases, (3) administrative appeals, and (4) numerous similar actions. On the criminal side, it hears criminal cases where a serious violation of the law is alleged and/or party has requested a jury trial. AGENCY GOALS: To continue to provide for the efficient management of both domestic and non-domestic cases; To ensure that litigants are able to have their legal disputes and problems resolved as effectively and efficiently as the situation permits while still doing justice for all concerned; To continue to reduce the number of open civil cases; To manage cases so 98% of all non-domestic cases are resolved within eighteen (18) months pursuant to case flow management guidelines established by the administrative office of the courts; To manage cases so 90% of all domestic relations cases are resolved within twelve (12) months pursuant to case flow management guidelines established by the administrative office of the courts.

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