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    Maryland Court of Appeals

    The Maryland Court of Appeals is the highest court in Maryland. The Court of Appeals hears cases almost exclusively by way of certiorari.  Certiorari or Cert is a process which gives the court discretion to decide which cases to hear. The Court of Appeals is mandated by law to hear certain cases including criminal cases involving the death penalty, legislative redistricting, removal of certain officers, and certifications of questions of law. All seven judges hear oral arguments on each case unless a judge removes himself/herself from a case whereupon a judge from another court, or a retired appellate judge may be specially assigned to the case. (Source: Maryland Judiciary's site)

    Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building
    361 Rowe Boulevard
    Annapolis, MD 21401
    410-260-1500 • 800-926-2583 • TTY 410-260-1554