The Maryland Courts are now on RUclips. Are you considering representing yourself in court? These videos unravel complex legal principles and procedures to make understanding and navigating the courts easier.
The Maryland court system has four levels: two trial courts and two appellate courts. The trial courts consider evidence presented in a case and make judgments based on the facts, the law and legal precedent (prior legal decisions from a higher court). Appellate courts review a trial court's actions and decisions and decide whether the trial judge properly followed the law and legal precedent.