NCJ Number
141180
Date Published
1992
Length
138 pages
Annotation
This report provides a detailed account of the functions of the Maryland judicial branch of government, its increasing caseload, and the problems it encounters in managing its complex and varied operations.
Abstract
In addition to a review of judicial revenues and expenditures, the report outlines the operation of the court of appeals, the court of special appeals, the circuit courts, and the district court and discusses judicial administration, the function of various court-related units, judicial conferences, appointment, discipline, and removal of judges, and 1992 legislation that affects the courts. State and local costs to support the operations of Maryland's judicial branch of government reached approximately $176.9 million in fiscal year 1992. The court of appeals disposed of 880 cases during fiscal year 1992, a 2.4-percent decrease from fiscal year 1991. During the September 1991 term, the court of special appeals received 1,956 filings on its regular docket compared to 2,035 filings during the 1990 term. For the 10th consecutive year, circuit courts reported an increase in total filings: 261,663 filings in fiscal year 1992 compared to 243,218 filings reported in fiscal year 1991. 62 tables