Codes, Laws and Regulations
Baltimore
County | Maryland |
United States
Laws exists in many forms. A list of just a
few: constitutional law, statutory law, decisions, regulations,
executive orders, and local laws and ordinances. A law is any public order
or decision that is binding upon those to whom it is addressed.
Statutes, also called acts or ordinances, are laws passed by a
legislative body, such as the United States Congress, Maryland General Assembly,
or Baltimore County Council. Legislatures have the power to make laws
because the state and federal constitutions give the
power to them.
Codes are where laws are
published. They are arranged by subject. So similar laws on the same
topic are grouped together. Examples are the Baltimore
County Code, the United States Code, and the Maryland Code.
Regulations are laws issued by
executive branch agencies, such as the United States Social Security
Administration or Baltimore County Office of Planning. The agencies are
given the authority to make these laws because legislatures give it to
them by passing laws that say they have the authority.
Generally regulations provide the specifics on how a
statute is to be enforced and implemented.
Agencies can only make regulations on
subjects the authorizing statutes say they can. You need to read
regulations together with the authorizing laws they were made under. Regulations are published in subject
arrangements called codes, such as Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
or Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
Baltimore County
Baltimore County Codes and Regulations
Codes are where laws made by the County Council are grouped
together by broad topics.
Regulations are laws made by executive branch
departments, such as County Office of Budget and Finance or County
Office of Planning. These agencies have the authority to make regulations because laws passed by the County Council or Maryland
General Assembly gave the authority to them.
The following codes and regulations are in effect in
Baltimore County:
Baltimore
County Council
The elected body which has all law-making power granted by the County
Charter and by the General Assembly of Maryland.
Baltimore County
Department of Environmental
Protection and Resource Management
Environmental and storm water management regulations and environmental
guidelines
Baltimore County
Department of Permits
and Development Management
Frequently asked questions about code inspection and enforcement dealing
with development, building, electrical, plumbing, livability and zoning
codes. Monitors the
Rental Registration program. Miscellaneous
Permits provides dog licenses, gathering permits and dozens of other
items.
Rental Housing Registration Licenses
by Baltimore County Department of Permits and Development Management
All
buildings or a portion of a building that contain one to six
dwelling units intended or designated as rental units must be
registered, inspected by a certified home inspector, and licensed
with Baltimore County on or before January 1, 2009 (extended
deadline).
Information about the requirements for the property owner and
the home inspector. Download the Rental Housing Application and
payment forms, exemption affidavits and required inspection sheet.
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Maryland
Code Lynx
provided
by the Maryland Codes Administration
Maryland building,
fire, and other codes information. Maryland building,
fire and other codes information, including Maryland Building
Rehabilitation Code, Maryland Building Performance Standards (MBPS)
which is Maryland's law
on building codes and standards, Maryland Minimum Livability Code, and
Maryland Accessibility Code. Each local jurisdiction uses the same edition of the same
codes and may modify these codes to
suit local conditions.
Code of Maryland Regulations
(COMAR)
Official regulations issued by Maryland executive branch agencies.
Constitution of Maryland
Full-text of the state constitution
Depository Libraries
Several Maryland libraries receive the documents included in the Code of
Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
Guide to Legal
Aspects of Doing Business in Maryland. 2003 [PDF]
by Maryland Office of the Attorney General and Maryland Department of
Business and Economic Development
Not an exhaustive treatment of the legal obligations of Maryland
businesses. Focuses on those matters regulated by State agencies. Covers
state law impact on business organization, mergers, foreign business
operations in Maryland, securities, taxation, labor and employment,
agriculture business, natural resources, environmental law, consumer
protection, franchises, antitrust laws, and more.
Legislative Library and Information
Services
provided by the
Maryland Department of Legislative Services
Answers questions
by phone, e-mail, or face-to-face about
the Maryland General Assembly, the legislative process, legislation, and state government. Staff will mail a limited number of copies
of bills, amendments, votes, and most current year publications.
Maryland Code
provided by Michie's Legal Resources
Word search or search by legal citation either the full text record of public, general and
permanent laws passed by the state of Maryland (the Maryland Code).
Maryland Department of Labor,
Licensing and Regulation
Wage and employment standards
and law, occupational safety, occupational and safety licensing boards,
employment of minors, and more.
Maryland General Assembly
History and status of bills,
full-text of bills, hearings schedules, and more as well as information on
the organization and members of the General Assembly
Maryland Residential Ground Rent Registration
provided by Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation
A ground lease must be registered with the Department
before September
30, 2010 or the interest of the ground lease holder is extinguished and
the ground rent is no longer payable.
Maryland Sex
Offender Registry (SOR)
maintained by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional
Services
List of registered sex offenders provided to protect children and others
from those with histories of crimes against children and other sexual
offenses.
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United States
Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Rules and regulations made by federal agencies and executive departments.
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Federal
Register
Proposed and recently adopted regulations and notices of Federal
agencies and organizations, as well as Executive Orders and other
Presidential documents
Federal Depository
Libraries
from GPO Access
Locate a library and
federal publications and other information products available for
free public use in Federal depository libraries.
FedLaw
Easy access to
resources for people doing Federal legal research
GPO Access
from the United States Government Printing Office
Find
Code of Federal Regulations, federal depository libraries, the Federal Register, Presidential materials,
Congressional bills, the Congressional Record, recent or pending federal
legislation, or other documents from all three
branches of United States government.
Immigration Laws, Regulations and Guides
by the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, United States
Department of Homeland Security
Office of the Clerk United States House of Representatives
House history, roll call votes, committee schedules, floor proceedings,
and more
Regulations.gov
Find, review, and submit comments on Federal documents currently open for
public comment and published in the Federal Register.
THOMAS: Legislative Information on the
Internet
Library of Congress provides searchable information about the
United States Congress
and the legislative process. Search
for recent and pending bills by topic, bill number, title, or sponsor
as well as laws by public law or bill number since 1973. Search for the text of the
Congressional Record
since 1989. Find committee reports by topic or committee name.
United States Code
Search by keyword or title and section in this consolidation and codification of the laws of the
United States by subject.
The Code does not include regulations issued by
executive branch agencies, Federal court decisions, treaties, or laws
enacted by state or local governments.
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by title and section or browse the table of contents (list of titles)
or the Table of Popular Names for many laws. Additional search
features provided by Cornell University Legal Information Institute.
View the
video tutorial (4:03 minutes) on using the Cornell University Law
School's United States Code site
created by the Enoch Pratt Free Library/Maryland State Library
Resource Center.
United States
House of Representatives Home Page
Official website. Find current debates on House floor, hearings, roll
call votes, and more.
United States Senate Home Page
Official website. Track and research bills, votes, and more.
USA.gov Reference Center: Laws and Regulations
Links to federal laws and regulations, court records, executive
orders, and more
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Consumer Law
Consumer InfoCenter
provided by Baltimore County Public Library
Information on many consumer
topics, legal and financial assistance, fraud and scams, filing
complaints
Maryland
Attorney General Consumer Protection Division
Procedures to file a complaint, printable forms, links to other consumer
pages, many publications on a variety of consumer topics, and more
Maryland's Lemon Law
A guide to consumer rights and remedies when a new car turns out to be
defective
Peoples
Law Library of Maryland – Consumer Law
Information on filing for
bankruptcy, on consumer scams, handling consumer problems, small claims
court, stopping telemarketers, and more
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Courts
Baltimore
County | Maryland |
United States
Baltimore County
Baltimore County State’s Attorney
Prosecutes the felony, misdemeanor and juvenile cases occurring in Baltimore County. This includes most
violations of the Criminal Code that occur in Baltimore County and all
traffic violations occurring in Baltimore County where the penalty
is incarceration.
Baltimore County State's Attorney - District Court Division
Prosecutes all misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic offenses
punishable by jail and certain felonies such as theft over $500. There are
three District Court locations in Baltimore County - Catonsville, Towson
and Essex.
Circuit Court
for Baltimore County
The trial court of general jurisdiction. The court has full common law
and equity powers in all civil, juvenile, and criminal cases. Covers jury
duty, family law resources, law library information and hours of
operation, general legal listings in the County.
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Circuit Court Law Library
Library is open to the public.
Includes publications on topics such as change of name, creating a will,
child support modification, and more. Also links to Internet legal resources
with focus on Maryland law.
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Circuit Court
Legal Forms
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Daily Docket
All scheduled events for civil, criminal and
domestic cases. It is updated between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. each day for
the next day's docket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to obtain a marriage license, become a notary, who to call about
land records (deeds) or licenses, and more
District Courts
in Baltimore County
Jurisdiction of court includes all landlord-tenant cases, replevin
actions, motor vehicle violations, misdemeanors and certain felonies. Some
legal
forms are available online in their Forms Index.
Get Ready
for Your Day in Court
by Maryland's Eastern Shore Regional Library
Make informed decisions about
the need for legal representation in District Court civil cases. This
Guide is not just for Eastern Shore residents. It will help you
understand the Maryland legal system, how to represent yourself
effectively, and when (and how) to contact a lawyer.
Jury Duty
What you need to know before you serve
Orphans' Court of Baltimore County
Specializes in
cases involving disputes about wills and or codicils, the administration
of estates, guardianships over property left to minors and protection of
minors’ assets
Register of Wills,
Baltimore County
Includes forms
and valuable information for administering a decedent's estate
Small
Claims
Explains how to file a small
claim in the District Court of Maryland
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Maryland
Court Records
from Maryland Judiciary
Provides public access to case
information originating within the Maryland District Court system and
the Circuit Courts. Maryland District Court traffic, criminal, and civil
cases and Maryland Circuit Court criminal and civil cases, judgments and
liens are available. The amount of historical data may vary by
jurisdiction. This information included defendant name, city and state,
case number, date of birth, plaintiff name (civil cases only), trial
date, charge, and case disposition.
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Maryland Judiciary Case Search (MDJCS)
Information is available on all civil, traffic, and criminal cases in
the state. This information includes defendant name, city and state,
case number, date of birth, plaintiff name (civil cases only), trial
date, charge, and case disposition.
Maryland Judiciary
Overview of Court of Appeals,
Court of Special Appeals, Circuit Courts, District Courts. Searchable
index of court
opinions, family law and court forms, legal resources, and more.
Maryland Rules of
Procedure
provided by Michie's Legal Resources
Also called Maryland Court Rules. Lays out the procedures for
conducting the business of the Maryland courts. For example, the
procedures to follow to serve a legal complaint on a person you want to
sue, sets the deadlines and procedures for you to respond to a suit
against you, or set limits on evidence a court may consider. Limited
number of court forms included in Appendix.
United States Bankruptcy Court
for the District of Maryland
Federal courts have exclusive
jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases. Download
Official Bankruptcy Forms. Provides general information about filing
a Bankruptcy case.
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United States
Federal
Judicial Branch
by USA.gov
Links to website of Supreme Court and other federal courts
Inside the Federal
Courts
by the Federal Judicial Center
What the courts do, how they are organized, who does what, how cases
move through the courts, and more.
Supreme Court Collection
from the Legal Information Institute,
Cornell Law School
An archive of
some Supreme Court historic decisions as well as cases from
1990-present. Find decisions by topic.
Supreme Court
Opinions
by FindLaw.com
Contains Supreme Court cases
dating from 1893. Searchable by case name, volume number, and year. Most opinions begin in 1990.
United States
Constitution with Cases Decided by the Supreme Court to June 29, 1992
by FindLaw.com
Full-text of Constitution followed by how the Supreme Court may have
interpreted the specific articles or amendments of the Constitution.
United States Courts: The Federal Judiciary
Links to the federal courts, educational information to understand the
courts, how to access court records,
forms, and more
Select FAQs for juror information and information about filing a case.
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to link to the most accurate
and clearly expressed information possible. The links contained on this page are
created and maintained by other organizations and are provided as a public
service by Baltimore County Public Library. These materials are not to be
considered as a statement of Maryland law or as legal advice. No guarantee
or warranty is made regarding the information's appropriateness for a
particular purpose or individual circumstance. If you have a legal problem,
you should consult with an attorney.
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Family Law
Adoption in Maryland
by Social Services Administration of Maryland Department of Human Resources
Learn about adoption in Maryland and services to adult adoptees and birth
parents who want to reconnect with their blood ties. Includes information
about Mutual Consent
Voluntary Adoption Registry and Adoption Search Services and
adoption records.
Baltimore County Circuit Court - Family Division
Law forms, divorce education program, mediation, family support services,
family law resources.
The
Pro Se Family Law Program is staffed by experienced Family Law attorneys
who will assist parties in filling-out Family Law forms in Family Division
cases.
DivorceNet -
Maryland
Interactive bulletin boards, local counsel, local mediation, legal forms,
paternity testing, family law articles, and more
Family Law Resources in Baltimore County
created by the Circuit Court for Baltimore County
Lists organizations available to available to assist parents with children
facing a separation and divorce, to address child support, family support,
domestic violence and other concerns
House of Ruth Legal Clinic
Provides counseling and direct representation to battered spouses in civil
protection order proceedings and divorce and child custody cases. Information
explaining Protective Orders and Peace Orders on website.
Kaufman Center for Family Law
a project of The Women's Law Center of
Maryland, Inc.
Offers many services for Marylanders including the Family Law Hotline, a
free telephone service for those with basic family law questions. The Legal Forms
Helpline for those who are able to file their family law cases pro se, because their cases are
uncomplicated and uncontested but who may need some assistance
understanding the process or completing forms and pleadings. The
Protection Order Advocacy and Representation Project offers free
representation for victims of domestic violence at protection order hearings
in Baltimore City and Baltimore County Circuit Courts.
Maryland Child Support Enforcement Program
Child support enforcement forms in PDF format: application for child support
services, income/expense questionnaire, affidavit of parentage, Maryland new
hire reporting
Maryland Family Law Forms
Includes domestic relations forms for individuals who do not have a
lawyer and need to file papers in one of the following areas: divorce,
custody, visitation, child support, alimony, name changes, or contempt.
Also includes a brochure explaining Domestic Violence Protection
Orders, a Petition for Protection from Domestic Violence, and Addendum.
Maryland Legal Services Program (MLSP)
Created for the purpose of ensuring quality and effective legal representation
in the State's Circuit Court to children and indigent adults, in which either
the local Department of Social Services or the Office of Aging is a party to
the case.
Peoples Law Library of
Maryland – Family Law
Excellent overviews of divorce, custody, child support, visitation, name
change, marriage, cohabitation and other family law matters. Includes forms.
Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc.
Experienced family law attorneys staff the Family Law Hotline to provide
free advice and counsel to callers. The Law Center addresses the concerns for
the legal rights of women and children, especially in the area of family law
and in the workplace. Has links to publications (English and Spanish) on topics of
Domestic Violence, Legal Rights of Marriage and Divorce in Maryland, Legal
Rights of Unmarried Cohabitants, and Sex Discrimination in Employment.
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Law Libraries
and Legal Research
Baltimore County Circuit Court Law Library
Open to the public; extensive collection of law materials, including
Baltimore County codes, regulations. Links to
selected legal resources
on the Internet, with particular focus on Maryland and Federal resources.
Also
Resource Guides to the Circuit Court Law Library resources on topics
such as Landlord and Tenant, Changing Your Name, How to Interpret Legal
Citations, How to Research a Legal Problem for a Non-Lawyer. The Guides are
useful tools for legal research in the public library as well.
Emory University School of Law
Ready Reference
Offers research guides on variety of topics, for example, entertainment law,
computer and internet law, and more
FedLaw
For Federal legal research. Primarily covers Federal laws, rules, and regulations and Federal judicial decisions; some state laws; arbitration
and mediation; general research and reference sources; professional
associations; and legal-related how-to locations.
FindLaw
Learn about many
legal issues that impact individuals, such as employee rights, immigration,
or traffic violations. Special content for the
small business owner. Site
provides videos and legal forms, both free and for purchase. Offers a
separate site for legal professionals.
Gale
Encyclopedia of Everyday Law. Jeffrey
Wilson, editor 2nd edition. Detroit: Gale, 2006. 1552
pages. 2 volumes
Access online this
encyclopedia which fills a gap between the theory and history behind the law
and more practical guides dealing with the law and its everyday effect upon
its citizens. Containing approximately 200 articles, the Encyclopedia
includes: brief descriptions of each issue's historical background, important statutes and cases; profiles of various United States laws and
regulations; and details of how laws and regulations vary from state to
state.
Available online as an electronic Reference Book.
The content can be discovered by clicking the
hyperlinks and
can be printed, emailed or downloaded. These books do not have to be checked
out or downloaded, and are always available for use either in the library or
from home. A
library
card registered with Baltimore County Public Library is needed.
Getting Started in Legal Research: A Guide for the Average Joe or Jill
by Social Sciences and Humanities Department of Enoch Pratt Free Library,
Baltimore Maryland
Excellent guide to tackling your legal problem and understanding the law.
Not all titles are available in Baltimore County Public Library, but they are available
for use by County Residents at the
Enoch Pratt Free
Library in Baltimore City.
Internet Law Library
by LawGuru.com
Provided links to a large number of legal resources relating to American
(federal and state) and foreign laws
Law Library of Congress
The world's largest collection of law books and legal resources about United
States federal and state law, foreign law, international law, and
comparative law and legislation in the world. Provides research
assistance to the public.
Legal Information Institute
by Cornell Law School
Great place to begin your legal research.
Maryland State Bar Association
Easy-to-read guides about common legal problems and topics, e.g.
guardianship, being a witness, divorce and separation, traffic tickets, your
rights if arrested, and more.
Maryland State Law Library
Legal research facility for government and public.
Nolo Law for All
While primarily a publisher of books, software and forms, Nolo provides
reputable links to free information including a legal dictionary and legal encyclopedia written for the consumer on topics like neighbor and pet law, independent contractors, marriage, divorce, landlords and
tenants, copyright and trademarks, small business, parents and children,
tax problems, wills and estate planning.
Peoples Law Library of
Maryland
First stop for legal and self-help information on Maryland and federal law
affecting low and moderate income persons and their families, including
tenant rights, traffic and motor vehicle law, job discrimination, family
law, consumer, disabilities, domestic violence, elder,
foreclosure resources, small claims, welfare
benefits, immigration, and more.
Thurgood Marshall Law Library
of the University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland
Check out the free electronic resources and the research guides on
environmental law, health law, federal law, intellectual property law,
Maryland law, and international and foreign law.
Open to the public.
University of Baltimore Law Library
Links to the school law library and online resources. Open to the
public.
Virtual Chase
Guides on how to do legal research from the law firm, Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll, LLP.
WashLaw
by Washburn University School of Law
Your guide to legal information on the Internet.
West's Encyclopedia of American Law. Jeffrey Lehman and Shirelle
Phelps, Editors. 2nd edition. Detroit: Gale, 2005. 6448 pages. 13 volumes.
Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Access
online articles covering important issues, individuals, cases, laws,
concepts significant to U.S. law,
definitions of legal terms and more. Covers such high-profile topics as the
Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay
and lesbian rights, and physician-assisted suicide.
Supplemented annually by the
American Law Yearbook which
updates and expands the content
of West's Encyclopedia with new emerging topics, updates, biographies of
prominent figures and government appointees, and other features. Each year
contains the full U.S. Supreme Court docket in addition to non-Supreme Court
cases. Entries are arranged alphabetically and use the same entry
title as found in West's Encyclopedia
Available online as electronic Reference Books.
The content can be
discovered by clicking the hyperlinks and can be printed, emailed or downloaded. These books do not have to be checked
out or downloaded, and are always available for use either in the library or
from home. A
library
card registered with Baltimore County Public Library is needed.
World of Forensic Science. K. Lee Lerner
and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, editors. Detroit: Gale, 2005. 812 pages.
2 volumes.
Access online this two-volume
comprehensive guide to the scientific processes and the legal, social and
ethical issues involved in the forensic sciences.
Available online as an electronic Reference Book.
The content can be
discovered by clicking the hyperlinks and can be printed, emailed or downloaded. These books do not have to be checked
out or downloaded, and are always available for use either in the library or
from home. A
library
card registered with Baltimore County Public Library is needed.
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Lawyers
and Legal Help
Alternative Directions,
Inc.
A statewide organization dedicated to
helping male and female prisoners, ex-prisoners and others in need to
represent themselves in uncontested family legal matters, particularly
in matters involving temporary guardianship, divorce, or child support.
Assists
families separated due to incarceration to deal with domestic relations,
housing and other issues. Provides educational seminars in prisons and
jails and refers cases to pro bono counsel.
Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland
How to file a complaint against an attorney. Provides a link to a
list of
disciplinary actions taken, listed by
county and attorney's name.
Attorney
Listing
by the Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland
Listing of attorneys admitted to practice in Maryland, their addresses,
telephone numbers, and year admitted to practice.
Baltimore County Bar Association
Includes information on fee arbitration and grievances against attorneys
to resolve disputes between lawyers and clients and pro bono offerings of
free and reduced fee legal services to county residents who can not
afford to pay an attorney.
Baltimore County Bar Association's
Comprehensive Guide to Lawyer Referral
The Baltimore County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is a
non-profit public service project that matches qualified lawyers to
clients with specific needs. Nominal consultation fee. Maintains panel
of attorneys with experience in specific areas of the law.
Baltimore County Human Relations Commission
Investigates complaints of discrimination in the
areas of employment, housing, education, public accommodations, and
financing. Respond to hate bias incidents. Mediates community disputes.
Baltimore County Legal Services for Senior Citizens Program
offered by the Baltimore County Department of Aging
Provides free legal assistance, consultation and/or representation to
Baltimore County residents age 60 or over. The program has no income or resource
eligibility requirements. The program offers assistance with legal
problems involving: Social Security benefits; Supplemental Security
Income (SSI) benefits; Medical Assistance benefits (including Medical
Assistance Long Term Care benefits); Medicare; food stamps; evictions;
and other legal problems that threaten a person's income, health or
safety. The program cannot handle wills, deed changes, estate planning,
power of attorney, criminal charges, personal injury cases, traffic
tickets and disputes with neighbors. In some instances, callers may be
referred to other sources for free or reduced-fee legal help.
Family Law
Help with concerns about adoption,
separation and divorce, child support, family support, domestic violence
and other concerns.
Foreclosure Resources for Marylanders
presented by Maryland's Peoples Law Library
These resources will help you better understand foreclosures and how you
can avoid them. Explains the
foreclosure
process and what to do if facing foreclosure.
Homeless Persons Representation Project
Provides legal services and advocacy on behalf of the homeless and those
at risk of homelessness
House of Ruth
Provides counseling and direct representation to battered spouses in
civil protection order proceedings and divorce and child custody cases.
Information on Protective Orders and Peace Orders on website.
How do I find Legal Help in Maryland?
by Peoples Law Library of Maryland
Offers tips on finding help and links to resources for free, low-cost
legal
help as well as help for anyone seeking legal assistance. Including
specialty law fields such as elder law, family law, consumer law,
immigration law, and others.
Immigration Legal Assistance
in Maryland
The Maryland Office for New Americans offers a range of adjustment
services including English language translation, employment services,
health screening and medical assistance and housing services.
Law Firms
in the Martindale Directory
Browse by areas of practice or geographic location.
Lawyer Directory
by FindLaw.com
Search for lawyer by city, state, zip code, or by legal issue.
Lawyer Locator
in the Martindale Directory
Attorney directory searchable by name, law firm, location, and areas of
practice.
Lawyer
Referral and Information Service
The Bar Association of Baltimore City does not review the work of
their attorney members but can find you the name of attorneys interested
in your type of case. Not all attorneys licensed to practice in the
state belong to a bar association while some attorneys belong to several
bar associations.
Lawyer Search
Directory from LexisNexis
Search for a lawyer or law firm by name, practice area or location.
Also, provides information for individuals and small businesses on
choosing and evaluating a lawyer and finding out about many legal
issues.
Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.
Provides free civil legal services in Maryland for low-income people
meeting eligibility guidelines
Maryland Attorney General
Gives assistance to the public on consumer protection, protect Maryland
investors from investment fraud and misrepresentation, securities
and franchises, Health Care Decision Act, victim assistance, and more
Maryland Crime Victims'
Resource Center, Inc.
Information about victim's legal rights, provides
comfort, support, and
assistance to crime victims and their families throughout the criminal
justice process and civil action
Maryland Disability Law Center
Provides services to persons with disabilities, including information
and referrals about many different legal topics, investigations of
complaints that persons with disabilities are abused, neglected, or
mistreated, legal representation, and more
Maryland Office of the Public Defender
Provides legal representation to accused indigent citizens of Maryland.
The assistance of the Public Defenders Office is for jailable offenses
only. You must meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines to be assisted by a
Public Defender (unless you can show good cause).
Maryland State Bar
Association Member Directory
Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services
Matches professional lawyers with people who need legal help in
the areas of family law, bankruptcy, consumer, tort defense, wills,
guardianship, landlord-tenant, deed change, name change, tax disputes and tax returns. Clients must meet income eligibility requirements. MVLS
cannot handle criminal, DWI, class action, fee generating (e.g., SSI,
SSDI, discrimination, harassment, workers' Comp.), child or spousal
abuse, paternity, child support, or contempt cases.
Registers of Wills in Maryland
Find contact information for registers of wills throughout Maryland
and information on appointing
personal representatives to administer decedents' estates and for overseeing
the proper and timely administration of estates.
Sixty Plus Program
Matches a moderate income person age 60 and older with an attorney in
private practice who will handle certain types of cases for a
low
fee. The first meeting with the attorney is free.
Tenant-Landlord Hotline
by Baltimore Neighborhoods, Inc.
Counselors provide information to callers but not legal advice. Free
intro packets to tenants and landlords which answer commonly asked
questions, such as, security deposits, evictions, rent court,
maintenance, and proper notice. Also provides information on
anti-discrimination laws pertaining to the
sale or rental of housing.
Victim Services
by Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Provides comprehensive services to the victims of crime.
Assistance includes information on the release dates of offenders, the
whereabouts of released offenders, and help in navigating the criminal
justice process. The Department provides financial assistance through
the
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board to the victims of crime who
have suffered physical injury or dependents of homicide victims.
Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc.
Experienced family law attorneys staff the Family Law Hotline to
provide free advice and counsel to callers. The Law Center addresses the
concerns for the legal rights of women and children, especially in the
area of family law and in the workplace. Has links to publications
(English and Spanish) on topics of Domestic Violence, Legal Rights of
Marriage and Divorce in Maryland, Legal Rights of Unmarried Cohabitants,
and Sex Discrimination in Employment.
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Legal Forms
Advanced Directive
and Living Will Forms
Maryland law tries to help people who want to plan for medical
situations when they might not be able to speak for themselves.
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Making Medical Decisions for Someone Else: A Maryland Handbook.
2006 [PDF]
by American Bar Association and Maryland Office of the Attorney
General
When someone close to you is seriously ill and can’t make health care
decisions, a doctor might ask you “What should we do next?” This
happens when someone has named you to make medical decisions for them
in a legal document called an advance directive. Some people call this
a durable power of attorney for health care. It could also happen
because you are a relative or close friend of the patient—or sometimes
because a court gave you the responsibility.
Baltimore
County Forms
Access to online forms and information about many
licenses and permits issued through
Baltimore County.
Bankruptcy Forms Manual
by United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland
Official bankruptcy forms and instructions
Certificate of Birth, Death, Fetal Death, and Marriage and Verification of
Divorce
Division of Vital Records of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene
Issues certified copies of recent birth, death, fetal death, and marriage
certificates for events that occur in Maryland. The Division also provides
divorce verifications. For older records, the
Maryland
State Archives
maintains
many records that are invaluable for biographical and genealogical research.
These include birth records, adoption records, marriage records, divorce
records, and death records, and some indices to these records.
Circuit
Court of Maryland Forms
Civil case information forms, family law forms, land record intake sheet,
expungement of record and more
District Court of Maryland Forms
Includes Renewal of Request for Summons, Notice to Renew Judgment, Order of
Satisfaction, Civil Appeal/Request for Transcript, Purchase Orders for Civil
Forms, expungement of
record, and all Peace
and Protective Order forms, and more
'Lectric Law Library's Business
and General Forms
Dealing with subjects like real estate, corporations, employment,
contracts, trusts and wills.
Family Law
Forms
Includes domestic relations forms for Marylanders who do not have a
lawyer and need to file papers in one of the following areas: divorce,
custody, visitation, child support, alimony, name changes, or contempt.
Also includes a brochure explaining Domestic Violence Protection
Orders, a Petition for Protection from Domestic Violence, and Addendum.
Federal Forms
by Forms.gov
Has many, but not all, of the forms issued by Federal agencies
Forms: Personal and
Business Database
by Facts on File and offered through Baltimore County Public Library
Find
forms for a variety of government services including the Departments of
Labor, Housing and Urban Development; the Small Business, and the Social
Security Administration. Common forms for general office, legal, real
estate, sales, and other business-related forms. Forms to apply for
naturalization, financial aid, and legal services.
Browse a list of cross-referenced federal and state tax forms, grouped by
category, searchable across current and archived forms.
Use public computers in our libraries or a home
computer with a valid
library
card registered with Baltimore County Public Library.
See the
Databases Troubleshooting
Help page.
Immigration Forms
from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
Citizenship information, services and benefits and forms for visiting the
United States temporarily, employment authorization, seeking citizenship.
Also, A Guide to
Naturalization [PDF]
Internet Legal Resource Guide's
Legal Forms
Forms covering basic agreements, buying and selling, credit and collection,
employment, leases, loans, assignments, personal and family, and divorce
Legal Forms Helpline
a project of The Women's Law Center of Maryland,
Inc
The Legal Forms Helpline is for Marylanders who are able to file their family law cases pro se, because their
cases are uncomplicated and uncontested but who may need some assistance
understanding the process or completing forms and pleadings
Maryland Attorney
General Publications and Forms
Forms for general consumer complaints, new car and auto repair complaints,
new home complaints, securities forms, home builder registration, health
clubs, public information and open meetings, and more
Maryland
Business Charters and Articles of Incorporation
by Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Anyone wishing to legally form a business does so through the Corporate
Charter Division. Such businesses include corporations, limited liability
companies, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and
business trusts. Out-of-state entities doing business in Maryland also must
register with the Division.
Register of Wills for Baltimore County
For forms
and
publications and information on wills, living trusts, estate taxes,
advance directives, and administering estates throughout Maryland
Small Business Forms and Contracts
from FindLaw
Samples of many popular forms and contracts to help small business owners
with many aspects of business operation -- including business startup,
employing workers, copyright, patents and trademarks, tips for writing
contracts, and more. Search by industry or subject.
Unemployment Insurance in Maryland
by Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
For both the employer and unemployed claimant
United States Copyright Office
All the basics on copyright and registration of literary works, visual and
performing arts, sound recordings, and more. Find
application forms for
copyright registration.
United States Patent and Trademark
Office
Patents protect inventions, and improvements to existing inventions.
Trademarks and service marks include any word, name, symbol, or device, or
any combination used in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods or
services of one manufacturer or seller or provider from goods manufactured
or sold or services provided by others, and to indicate the source of the
goods or services. Includes basics on getting a
patent
or a
trademark and
how to search for a patent or trademark.
WashLaw's Legal Forms
from Washburn University School of Law
Links to collections of legal forms, some charge for forms but many include
free forms.
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Legal Terms
Everybody's Legal Glossary
by Nolo
Glossary of
Legal Terms and Abbreviations
by Maryland State Law Library
How do I find Legal Terms
by Peoples Law Library of Maryland
Provides definitions of many terms as well as links to two other legal
dictionaries
Law Dictionary
by FindLaw
Law.com Dictionary
Legal Definitions and Legal Terms Defined
by USLegal
Detailed definition of many legal terms and how it relates or impacts
law. Presents related terms as well.
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Notary Services
Maryland
Mobile Notary Association
Internet directory of certified notaries public serving Maryland and the
District of Columbia. Search by city, county or language
Maryland Notary
Public Database
offered by Maryland Office of the Secretary of State Notary Division
Search by person's first name, last name, and county.
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State Notary - Directory
Search by for a notary by zip code, county or state to find a notary in you
area. Other features include add a name to the directory of
notaries and find information such as how to become a notary.
1-Stop Notary -
Notaries Public Nationwide
List of notary services throughout the nation.
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General Resources
Government InfoCenter
by Baltimore County Public Library
Links to Baltimore County, Maryland
and United States government agencies. Has information on meetings and
events, community development,
planning and zoning in Baltimore County. Lists current government officials
and assists in determining the federal, state and local representative for
your election district. Links to state and federal tax forms and property
assessment information. Covers elections and voting.
Law
from the Internet Public Library
Alphabetical list of links with description. Some sites are suitable
for layperson, some for lawyers.
Law Topics
from the Librarians' Internet Index
Arranged by subject
Sailor: Maryland Legal Resources
Regional law sites, courts, codes, statutes and regulations, law schools,
legal community
State Law and Government Pages
by Emory Law School
Links to state resources, courts and court decisions, bar associations, law
schools, and more
State Law – State Government and Legislative Information
Provides links to state laws, state courts and legislatures
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