Court Services
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Clerk of Court
The Clerk’s offices are divided into three divisions: Superior Court, State Court and Real Estate. The Superior Court and State Court offices are charged with the recording and maintenance of all the filed documents for criminal and civil proceedings. The dedicated employees of the Clerk’s office also support every court proceeding with the presence of a Deputy Clerk. Filing of case documents, both in office and during the court proceedings, is just a part of their responsibilities.
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Mediation Center
Mediation is an opportunity for parties and attorneys to meet privately to discuss issues of the case, and parties are empowered to have some input in the outcome of their case with the mediator drawing up an outline for settlement in the session. After signing with attorneys present, an agreement is binding.
Related Carroll County Website Sections
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Magistrate Court
Magistrate court jurisdiction includes: civil claims of $15,000 or less; certain minor criminal offenses; distress warrants and dispossessory writs; county ordinance violations; deposit account fraud (bad checks); preliminary hearings; and summonses, arrest and search warrants.
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Probate Court
The Probate Court exercises jurisdiction over the administration of estates of deceased persons, the appointment of guardians and / or conservators for incapacitated adults and minors, and the involuntary treatment of persons suffering from mental illness and / or abusing drugs or alcohol. The Probate Court also issues certain licenses and permits and performs certain administrative duties.
