Law Offices of Randolph Rice

The Howard County District Court's jurisdiction includes:

• Landlord-tenant cases,
• Replevin actions,
• Motor vehicle violations,
• Misdemeanors, and
• Certain felony crimes.

The Howard County District Court building houses 5 courtrooms. Criminal and Civil matters are heard throughout the week.

LOCATION/ADDRESS FOR THE HOWARD COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

District Court/Multi-Service Center (Click for Google Map to court)

3451 Court House Drive

Ellicott City, Maryland 21043

PHONE NUMBERS FOR THE HOWARD COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

Phone: (410) 480-7700

Toll Free Phone: 1-800-944-8107

Fax Number: (410) 480-7701

TTY: (410) 480-7702

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

The Howard County District Court is closed on legal holidays and on weather delays/closings.

PARKING

The Howard County District Court has free parking adjacent to the court house. There is the main parking lot and an overflow parking lot.

JUDGES OF THE HOWARD COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

There are 5 active Judges that sit in the Howard County District Court and hear cases. The Judges of the Howard County District Court (as of March 2018) are:

• Pamila J. Brown, District Administrative Judge until 2022
• Wayne A. Brooks, Associate Judge until 2024
• Lisa L. Broten, Associate Judge until 2026
• Mary C. Reese, Associate Judge until 2026
• Ricardo D. Zwaig, Associate Judge until 2020

District Court Judges in Maryland serve are term of 10 years from the date of their appointment by the Governor.

OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN THE HOWARD COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

In addition to the District Court, there are other government offices and agencies located in the Howard County District Court, they include:

• Howard County District Court Clerk
• Adult DUI and Drug Court
• Commissioner's office

CAN I TAKE MY CELL PHONE INTO THE HOWARD COUNTY DISTRICT COURT?

Electronic devices such as cell phones, cameras, personal computers, and other such devices may be brought into the Howard County District Court, but may be used only in accordance with the Rule and the court's orders.

For more information on cell phone usage in the Howard County District Court, read Cell Phone Usage in Maryland Courts notice from January 1, 2011.

DIRECTION TO THE HOWARD COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

FROM BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Take Light Street and E Conway Street to I-395 S, Head west on E Fayette St toward N Calvert St, Continue straight to stay on E Fayette St, Turn left onto St Paul St, Continue onto Light St, Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto E Conway St, Take I-95 S and I-695 N to US-40 W/Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville.

Take exit 15B from I-695 N, Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto I-395 S, Use the left 2 lanes to merge onto I-95 Stoward Washington, Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 49B for I-695 W toward I-70 W/Towson, Merge onto I-695 N, Take exit 15B to merge onto US-40 W/Baltimore National Pike toward Ellicott City.

Continue on US-40 W/Baltimore National Pike. Drive to Court House Dr in Ellicott City, Merge onto US-40 W/Baltimore National Pike, Pass by Taco Bell, Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Rogers Ave, Continue onto Court House Dr, Arrive at the Howard County District Court/Multi-Service Center 3451 Court House Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043.

FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.

Get on I-495 E in Silver Spring from 15th St NW and 16th St NW, Head southeast, Merge onto Massachusetts Ave NW, Turn right onto 15th St NW, Keep left to stay on 15th St NW, Merge onto 16th St NW, You will enter Maryland, At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto 16th St, Use any lane to turn left onto Georgia Ave.

Turn right onto the I-495 E/Beltway ramp to Baltimore, Continue on I-495 E. Take I-95 N and US-29 N to US-40 E/Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City. Take exit 24A from US-29 N, Merge onto I-495 E, Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 27 for I-95 N toward Baltimore, Continue onto I-95 N.

Take exit 38B to merge onto MD-32 W toward Columbia ,Take exit 16A to merge onto US-29 N toward Columbia/Town Center, Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 24A to merge onto US-40 E/Baltimore National Pike, Take Rogers Ave to Court House Dr, Merge onto US-40 E/Baltimore National Pike.

Turn right onto Rogers Ave, Continue onto Court House Dr, Arrive at the Howard County District Court/Multi-Service Center 3451 Court House Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043.

WILL THE HOWARD COUNTY JUDGES HEAR MY CIVIL CASE?

In civil cases, the Howard County District Court has exclusive jurisdiction in claims of $5,000 or less, and concurrent jurisdiction with the Howard County Circuit Court in claims for amounts above $5,000 but less than $30,000.

CRIMINAL CASES IN THE HOWARD COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

In criminal cases, the Howard County District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the Howard County Circuit Courts in cases in which the penalty may be confinement for 3 years or more or a fine of $2,500 or more and certain felonies.

DOES THE DISTRICT COURT HEAR JURY TRIALS?

The Howard County District Court does not conduct jury trials.

HOWARD COUNTY LAWYERS

Do you have a civil or criminal matter in the Howard County? Contact the Law Offices of Randolph Rice today to schedule a free consultation. Their lawyers represent clients in the following areas:

• Criminal law
• Personal injury
• DUI/DWI defense
• Traffic tickets and violations
• Family law
• Wills & Estates