Maryland Legal Overview: Philadelphia-Camden-Vineland The Philadelphia-Camden-Vineland metropolitan area, also known as the Delaware Valley, covers 13 counties across four states. The metro area includes six counties in Pennsylvania, five in New Jersey and one each in Delaware and Maryland. Cecil County is the only county in Maryland that is a part of the Delaware Valley. Cecil County is served by Maryland’s 2nd Judicial Circuit and 3rd Judicial District. Listed below are the main cities and towns in Maryland, which come under the Philadelphia-Camden-Vineland metro area.
Top Maryland cities for Legal Issues: Elkton
1. The Cecil County Circuit Court located in Elkton serves as the main trial court with general jurisdiction over all cases filed in Cecil County. It handles everything from felony prosecutions to major civil disputes and family law cases. The Cecil County District Court, also located in Elkton, has limited jurisdiction over misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims and juvenile cases. Appeals against decisions handed down by these trial courts have to be filed with the Court of Special Appeals in Annapolis, MD.
Trending Legal Topics: The Court of Special Appeals is an intermediate appellate court. Appeals against verdicts obtained in this court may be accepted by the Court of Appeals, which is the highest court in Maryland. All federal cases in Maryland are filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, which has divisions in Baltimore and Greenbelt. Bankruptcy petitions are to be filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Maryland. Federal appeals will be heard by the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. |