Judge Cathleen M. Vitale
Judge • Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
Communication
Court-widePhone
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideCircuit Court for Anne Arundel County publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 9 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Fees
All 3Counter payments must be made by cash, check, or money order.
- Applies to
- Civil appeal
Two non-refundable fees must be paid when filing an appeal in the Circuit Court.
- Applies to
- Civil appeal
The Court of Special Appeals fee is held in a non-interest-bearing escrow account until the record is transmitted.
Filing Requirements
All 2- Applies to
- Civil appeal pre hearing information report
A Civil Appeal Pre-Hearing Information Report must be completed and sent to the Clerk of the Court of Special Appeals when filing an appeal.
- Applies to
- Court file request
- Must include
- case number
The Circuit Court case number is required when requesting a court file.
Communication
All 1- Contact
- Phone
- Phone
- 410-222-1431
The Civil and Family Departments may be contacted by telephone from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 410-222-1431.
Sealing
All 1Court files are generally public, but files sealed by court order and documents containing specified personal information may be sealed and unavailable for public inspection.
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