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District Court of Maryland
The District Court of Maryland is a state-funded court of record possessing statewide jurisdiction. Established in 1971, the court offers judicial services for landlord-tenant, replevin action, motor vehicle violation, misdemeanor and felony cases. It also offers litigation services for issues related to discrimination and foreclosures. The District Court of Maryland serves Montgomery, Kent, Howard, Harford, Garrett and Frederick counties in Maryland. The court also handles cases related to burglary, trademark counterfeiting, abduction, threat, telephone misuse, sexual abuse, prostitution and forgery. It additionally strives to enforce transportation laws. The District Court of Maryland is a part of Maryland Judiciary, which also operates appellate, circuit and orphans courts. The District Court of Maryland maintains a location in Baltimore.
