ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Reorganized as Division of Facilities Administration in May 2013.
ADVISORY BOARD [TO MARYLAND MEDIATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION OFFICE]
Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals: Richard P. Abbott, Esq.; Lauren Abramson, Ph.D.; Douglas Brookman; Aza Howard Butler; Joseph I. Cassilly, Esq.; Linda Deming; Deborah T. Eisenberg, Esq.; Maia Hunt Estes; Melanie M. Shaw Geter; Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D.; Leonard J. Howie III, Esq.; Marvin E. Johnson, J.D.; Peter B. Krauser; Faye D. Matthews; William D. Missouri; James P. Nolan, Esq.; Brian Polkinghorn, Ph.D.; John J. Roberts, Ph.D.; Jonathan S. Rosenthal, Esq.; Thomas G. Ross; Anne M. SanGiovanni; Louise Phipps Senft, Esq.; H. Walter Townshend III; Dorothy J. Wilson; Roger C. Wolf, Esq.
Advisory Board began in Feb. 1998 as Maryland Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission, created by Chief Judge of Court of Appeals. In July 2001, Commission reformed as Advisory Board to Maryland Mediation and Conflict Office. In July 2014, when Office transferred to Administrative Office of the Courrts as a department, Board advised Mediation and Conflict Resolution Department within Administrative Office of the Courts.
Board ceased to function as of January 2015, when its functions transferred to Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of Judicial Council.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT & EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COORDINATION
APPLICATION SUPPORT SERVICES
CLASSIFICATION, SALARY, & HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION, SALARY ADMINISTRATION, & RECRUITMENT
CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION
CLASSIFICATION & SALARY ADMINISTRATION
COURT BUSINESS SERVICES
CRIMINAL MEDIATION BEST PRACTICES WORK GROUP
Convened in 2016 by Mediation and Conflict Resolution Department of Administrative Office of the Courts, Criminal Mediation Best Practices Work Group submitted its report on Dec. 22, 2016 (Chapter 515, Acts of 2016).
CUSTOMER BUSINESS SERVICES
CUSTOMER SUPPORT & INFORMATION SECURITY
DEPARTMENT OF COURT OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF COURT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF FISCAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AUDIT
DEPARTMENT OF JUDICIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS
DRUG TREATMENT COURT COMMISSION
Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals:
Representing Circuit Courts: Kathleen L. Beckstead; Kathleen G. Cox; Sylvester B. Cox; Melanie M. Shaw Geter; Nelson W. Rupp, Jr.; Julie R. Stevenson Solt.
Representing District Court of Maryland: Richard A. Cooper; James W. Dryden; Angela M. Eaves; John L. Norton III.
Representing State Senate: James E. DeGrange, Sr.; one vacancy.
Representing House of Delegates: Norman H. Conway; one vacancy.
In Oct. 2001, Drug Treatment Court Commission was initiated by Chief Judge of Court of Appeals (Administrative Order, Oct. 23, 2001). To institute a system of drug treatment courts statewide, Commission worked to establish uniform standards and procedures. Commission also assisted local jurisdictions in setting up drug treatment courts by providing technical assistance, training, and other support. Programs for such courts were coordinated and evaluated by Commission so that they would function efficiently statewide.
Appointed by Chief Judge of Court of Appeals, Commission members included representatives of Judicial Branch, General Assembly, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of Juvenile Services, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, a State's Attorney's office, Public Defender's Office, Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention, Maryland Association of Public Health Officers, and providers of addiction treatment services.
In Dec. 2006, Commission was restructured as Drug Court Oversight Committee under Problem-Solving Courts Committee of Maryland Judicial Conference.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION DIVISION
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, & UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE
EMPLOYMENT, BENEFITS, & HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM (HRIS)
EMPLOYMENT & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
EMPLOYMENT & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, BENEFITS, & TRANSACTIONS
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES & HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM (HRIS)
FAIR PRACTICES DEPARTMENT
Department worked to eliminate and prevent discrimination in the workplace. It promoted equal opportunity in employment through compliance with federal, State and local employment laws and regulations concerned with civil rights; the fair and voluntary resolution of disputes about equal employment opportunity; and education and outreach. Department also investigated complaints of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment, including sexual harassment, filed by employees and public users of Judiciary programs and services.
Combined with Legal Affairs Department in Dec. 2023 to form Office of Legal Affairs and Fair Practices.
FOSTER-CARE COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIVISION
HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HRIS)
JUDICIAL INSTITUTE OF MARYLAND
LEGAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
Chair: Mary Ellen Barbera, Chief Judge, Court of Appeals
In 2001, renamed Fair Practices and Diversity.
Under Judicial Information Systems Division.
Under Department of Human Resources, reformed as Classification, Salary Administration, and Recruitment in 2014.
Under Department of Human Resources, renamed Classification and Compensation.
Under Human Resources, renamed Classification and Salary Administration in Sept. 2007.
Under Department of Human Resources, renamed Classification, Salary and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
Under Judicial Information Systems Division, renamed Case Management Systems in 2018.
Joseph I. Cassilly, Esq.; Lorig Charkoudian; Sara Cuckler; Maureen Denihan; Louis Gieszl; Donald J. Hogan; Jocelind Julien; Paul O'Connor, Esq.; Jonathan S. Rosenthal, Esq.; Patricia Ryan; Brett R. Wilson.
Under Judicial Information Systems Division, renamed Court Business Services.
Under Judicial Information Systems Division, renamed Information Security.
Under Programs Division, reorganized as Research and Analysis Department.
Restructured as Department of Court Operations in May 2013.
Under Operations Division, reorganized as Office of Facilities and Security Administration in July 2014.
Under Programs Division, renamed Department of Family Services, and placed under Operations Division in July 2014.
Under Programs Division, merged with Foster-Care Court Improvement Program to form Department of Juvenile and Family Services in June 2017.
In 2002, renamed Department of Finance.
In 1998, transferred to Court of Appeals and renamed Judiciary Department of Internal Audit.
In July 2014, restructured as Judicial Information Systems Division.
In July 2014, renamed Legal Services Department, and placed under Internal Affairs Division.
Gray Barton, Executive Director (410) 946-4908; e-mail: gray.barton@mdcourts.gov
Jennifer L. Moore, Deputy Director (410) 946-4908
web: http://mdcourts.gov/dtcc/index.html
Jamey H. Weitzman, Chair
Kathleen G. Cox, Vice-Chair
Mary Abraham; Frank V. Broccolina; Joseph I. Cassilly, Esq.; Caroline S. Cooper, J.D.; Jervis S. Finney, Esq.; Chris Flohr, Esq.; Linda Hill-Franklin; Peter F. Luongo, Ph.D.; Judith S. Sachwald; Frank R. Weathersbee, Esq.; Alan C. Woods III.
In 2001, renamed Professional Development and Educational Assistance.
Renamed Judicial College of Maryland in June 2016 (Administrative Order, June 6, 2016).
Under Department of Human Resources, reorganized as Employment and Employee Relations in July 2014.
Under Department of Human Resources.
Under Department of Human Resources, renamed Employee Relations.
Renamed Employment Services and Benefits in 2001.
In 2001, renamed Employee Relations, Employee Assistance Program, and Unemployment Insurance.
Under Department of Human Resources, renamed Employee Relations and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance.
Under Department of Human Resources, merged with Human Resources Information Systems to form Employment Services and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
Under Department of Human Resources.
Fair Practices Department started as Office of Fair Practices and reformed as Fair Practices Department under Internal Affairs Division in July 2014.
Under Programs Division, merged with Department of Family Services to form Department of Juvenile and Family Services in June 2017.
Renamed Government Relations and Public Affairs Division on Oct. 30, 2017.
Under Department of Human Resources, merged with Employment Services, Benefits, and Transactions to form Employment Services and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
Formerly under Education Division, reorganized as Judicial Education under Judicial College of Maryland in Nov. 2015 (Administrative Order, Nov. 23, 2015).
Legal Affairs Department originated in 2001 as Department of Legal Affairs. In July 2014, it transferred to Internal Affairs Division as Legal Services Department and, at that time, reformed as Legal Affairs Department.
Department advised State Court Administrator on legal issues relating to administrative matters, including personnel and procurement. In addition, Department conducted legal research; and provided in-house legal review of Judiciary policies and procedures, and of contracts and memoranda of understanding with other State agencies.
Combined with Fair Practices Department in Dec. 2023 to form Office of Legal Affairs and Fair Practices.
LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Under Internal Affairs Division, renamed Legal Affairs Department in July 2014.
MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS & RESEARCH
In July 2006, restructured as Department of Court Research and Development.
MARYLAND INTEGRATED CASE-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
In 2011, renamed Maryland Electronic Courts Advisory Committee.
MARYLAND PROGRAM FOR MEDIATOR EXCELLENCE
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Under Programs Division, disbanded on Oct. 30, 2017; functions transferred to Government Relations Division.
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & COURT SECURITY
Functions assumed by Division of Facilities Administration in May 2013.
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY
PERSONNEL, EDUCATION, & PUBLIC INFORMATION
PLANNING & APPLICATION SERVICES
PLANNING & FACILITIES
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
SENTENCING GUIDELINES & COURT STATISTICS
TECHNICAL TRAINING SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT BOARD
Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals: Mary J. Abrams; Tamera L. Chester; Timothy H. Sheridan; one vacancy.
Appointed by Conference of Circuit Court Judges: Barry G. Williams; one vacancy.
Appointed by Chief Judge, District Court: Gary G. Everngam
Chosen by Conference of Circuit Court Clerks: Scott MacGlashan
Ex officio: Timothy E. Meredith, designee of Chief Judge, Court of Special Appeals; John P. Morrissey, Chief Judge, District Court of Maryland; Roberta L. Warnken, Chief Clerk, District Court of Maryland; Faye D. Matthews, Deputy State Court Administrator.
Ex officio (nonvoting): Pamela Q. Harris, State Court Administrator; Mark R. Bittner, Executive Director, Judicial Information Systems.
In 1999, Technology Oversight Board was formed by Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. In 2007, Board was reformed and its duties clarified.
For Judiciary, Board advised Executive Director of Judicial Information Systems about long-term needs and strategies for developing and managing information technology. Board provided guidance to Judiciary on priority of technology projects; computer software, hardware, and related technology design; integrity of Judiciary data; and changed and trends in computer and systems technology.
Replaced by Judicial Council's Court Technology Committee in Jan. 2015.
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In 2008, Office of Emergency Management and Court Security was formed as Office of Emergency Preparedness by Administrative Office of the Courts. In Dec. 2008, became Office of Emergency Management and Court Security.
Under Human Resources Division, renamed Employee Relations and Accountability in Oct. 2022.
Reorganized in 1998 to form Human Resources under Administrative Office of the Courts, and Court Information Office under Court of Appeals.
Under Judicial Information Systems Division, renamed Application Support Services in July 2014.
Renamed Facilities in 2001.
Under Department of Human Resources, renamed Professional Development.
Under Judicial College of Maryland, renamed Technology Education in Nov. 2015.
Abolished in 2001; functions transferred to Circuit Court Management Services.
Under Education Division, renamed School of Technology Education in Feb. 2016.
Chair: Mary Ellen Barbera, Chief Judge, Court of Appeals
Under Foster Care Court Improvement Program, phased out in 2015.
Under Personnel, Education, and Public Information, work of Training Unit was assigned to Judicial Education to form Judicial Education and Training in 1997.
In May 2005, functions transferred to Workforce Initiatives.
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