My first review of September! I had to come here for a jury summons which it was my first time…read moreever being called for jury duty. I lived in Prince William for over 10-years never got sent one...moved to Prince George's summons less than a year! lol I was able to postpone it twice, but had to finally bit the bullet and come in to do my civic duty. So I would say the day went by smoothly as much as I guess it could when dealing with the local government and court systems. I arrived around 0715ish to park at the Equestrian parking lot which is free and waited on the bus to transport us to the courthouse. Note* the courthouse is a short walk so you can park them just walk if you want. Most of us did when we got dismissed. The line was already long when I arrived then after arriving at the courthouse another line for security. After getting done there you head to the jury room to wait and listen to the orientation. The only issue was the Bailiff who had a damn attitude like dude calm down. He looked like he needed to retire with his gun belt slang all low. Other than him the lady Ms. Bug kept the atmosphere light and bearable. It seemed like it was close to 200 folks in there and many of us were lucky enough to get out there before lunch time. I guess most defendants took pleas, cases dismissed or withdrawn. Hopefully it will be a year until I get another summons but we will see. Definitely bring a snack and water because I was lucky this time and was dismissed at a good time. But you might not be and have to stay longer like a couple of the other groups did. You don't want to be thirsty and hungry while you wait. I bought water but next time will definitely bring a snack or try to eat something before I head out in the morning.

Yea, yea, yea ... civic duty, jury of your peers, democracy ... we get it. NOT complaining about…read morebeing summoned today: Wed., 4/8/26. What's a SIN and a SHAME is learning today that the rules changed in October 2025 and this is more than likely going to now be an ANNUAL occurrence AND, to add insult to injury, I had to spend almost $10 on packs of crackers and chips in the Upper Marlboro Courthouse Cafeteria. BE WARNED TO PACK YOUR OWN SNACKS & LUNCH. *Sigh* The woman who does the orientation is STILL a hilarious and classy act ... she needs a raise. IYKYK Looking forward to hearing YOUR opinion.

Coffee is bogus and over priced. But this 5 dollar breakfast Sammy is heavenly …read more Diner , dive vibes in the bottom floor of the courthouse

I was here when called for jury duty, not for any case of my own or any other reason. The location…read moreis pure Annapolis! Historic building, right off of Church Circle, very cool exterior, and very modern and updated interior... it's a great building for its use. Speaking on the jury duty experience, it's a lot of waiting, but they do a good job of keeping you informed. The chief bailiff was very helpful and kept us entertained while delivering instructions. The entire staff was wonderful.

It's crazy that in Baltimore city you can be called once a year for jury duty instead of ever 3…read moreyears.

The process is much better. I check into room 240 and a pleasant young lady directed me to 1 of 6…read morekiosks, where they ask for your mailed summons and you scan the bar code and after checking in, you are directed to the payment line for proof of service and the mandatory $15 payment. It took less than 5 minutes. I was very impressed. Next, I was directed to take a seat in this room or one of three other juror assembly rooms in addition to a "quiet room", if that was your choice. *NOTE: Baltimore City has a one day/one trail pro ess so if you are not selected to serve on a jury you are eligible to be called the following year. Just because you were summoned to serve does not equate to serving as a juror. And as always, they have movies for your viewing pleasure, often the latest ones out on DVD and, if you are not chosen by lunchtime you are allocated an up to 90 minute lunch break where you can leave the building and report back at the time indicted. All in all, a needed improvement in the check-in process for jury duty.

Went on a *SATURDAY* to get passports for my 3 kids. The lady helping us was on fire! Like a…read moremachine! She sped us through the process and it was so easy. You do have to enter via Orange Street on the weekends and walk down a pathway. But it was such a great experience compared to a post office!

This imposing marble structure, dating back to 1872, is the County Seat of Delaware County, the…read moresecond version since the Eastern part of the old Chester County was carved out into its own Delaware County in 1784 and 24 years since the county seat of Delaware County was transfered from Chester to the newly created Borough of Media. Entering this building is a step back in the history of the United States. The earliest European settlements in the area were not English, but Swedish, back to the 1640s. And the history of the area is vividly displayed in the exhibits and pictures in the courthouse as well as the many statues surrounding the expansive grounds. Much of the historical statuary in the area is devoted to the Civil War, which claimed an inordinate number of patriots from Delaware County fighting to maintain our country as one union. Other than the mandatory security screening at the entrance, the building is very accessible, one scant block from the 101 SEPTA Trolley and four blocks from the Media train station. Parking on the other hand, is a hassle and meter only.

From the judge who doesn't bother with silly things like facts or logic to a prosecutor who uses…read morecoercion to make the same unfair deal no matter the circumstances you won't get a fair trial here. The judge just wants to leave and so you are guilty until proven innocent and since innocence requires evidence and the judge doesn't understand evidence or logic, you are guilty - better take that terrible deal the prosecution offers. What a farce of an institution. There needs to be oversight over these people. Such evil needs to go back to the third world country it was stolen from. I watched the judge ask for time estimates. The lawyers all knew what she meant, but a regular man representing himself didn't understand what she was asking him for. In response to his question, this racist judge asked him if he needed an interpreter because he had an accent. It wasn't even that thick an accent and he did not need an interpreter. He just didn't know what the time estimate entailed. Had I not paid a lawyer I would have had trouble with such a question and I exclusively speak English. The judge didn't explain, but asked the man again, only more condescendingly. Obviously embarrassed, the man just agreed with what the prosecution had proposed - 5 minutes. All the lawyer estimates were around 5 to 10 minutes, with 10 minutes being the longest. The prosecution and judge clearly just wanted to get out of there as fast as possible, facts and justice be damned. I was appalled by what I saw in that Kangaroo court. I lost all faith in the justice system today and honestly, as a woman watching a female judge and a female prosecutor teaching a younger woman how to be corrupt and incompetent (literally laughing at having to admit a mistake to her boss before the courtroom opened) I kind of get why some people oppose the 19th amendment. That's how bad those people were; they have me questioning my own right to vote. Where is the good representation I was promised as a kid? Where are the good examples to support the 19th? Not the judge or prosecutor I can tell you. ​​

I really try to avoid negative reviews, but my experience with the court is proving profoundly…read morenegative. I'll spare you all the details, but I am a litigant before the court, and the judge in question clearly has prejudged my case and is biased. In addition, he seems to have issues respecting the notions of due process, equal protection, and the First Amendment. I've asked for a new judge, and hopefully that will happen and the court ultimately will prove to be neutral and unbiased, and keep in mind that the real reason most people, myself included, go to court isn't to pull a fast one, bully someone else, or any other negative reason. We go to court because we are counting on the court to be fair, unbiased, and a means to resolving conflicts that we cannot resolve ourselves. Unfortunately, the judge in question appears to have lost sight of that.

Accessible…read more Friendly staff. Secure. Not a lot of interesting history on walls. But some open and bright spaces.

I am writing this review specifically about my experience with the Montgomery County Jury…read moreCommissioner's Office during a phone call on Monday, August 3, 2026, after receiving a notice instructing me to contact the office regarding a missed jury summons. I called voluntarily to explain my circumstances and determine what I needed to do next. My elderly mother-in-law underwent knee replacement surgery, later suffered a serious fall that required additional surgery, and subsequently developed sepsis. She remains in recovery, and I have been her primary daytime caregiver while my wife works full-time. Unfortunately, the interaction began in a confrontational manner. Rather than first asking about my situation or explaining the office's process, the conversation immediately focused on telling me that I had "canceled three times," and I found it difficult to fully explain my circumstances without being interrupted. After reflecting on the conversation, I realized the office counts the original summons, a granted postponement, and subsequent summonses as separate opportunities to serve. Once I understood that, the timeline made sense. However, that process was never clearly explained during the call, and I believe it would help many jurors if it were communicated more clearly from the outset. My disappointment is not with the fact that I still have a civic obligation to serve. I respect the importance of jury duty. My concern is with how the conversation was handled. By the conclusion of the call, I was instructed to fax documentation regarding my mother-in-law's medical situation so it could be reviewed. However, I later discovered that I had already been issued another jury summons with a new reporting date. Since the office's system is able to display that information, it would have been extremely helpful to conclude the conversation by simply explaining my next steps, such as: "Please send us the documentation for review. In the meantime, I also see you've already been issued another jury summons. Unless you're granted a postponement, it's important that you report on that date." That would have left me with a clear understanding of where things stood instead of having to piece everything together afterward. Likewise, a simple closing statement such as, "I'm sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. I hope she has a speedy recovery," would have demonstrated empathy without changing the outcome of the call in any way. Public employees interact with residents from all walks of life, many of whom are already dealing with stressful family, medical, or financial circumstances. The outcome of my situation may not have changed, but the experience certainly could have. Professionalism, clear communication, and empathy are not mutually exclusive. This experience left such an impression on me that I intend to document it further as part of my work as a journalism major, not to single out any individual, but because I believe effective communication between public offices and the citizens they serve is an important topic worthy of discussion. I sincerely hope this office reviews how these interactions are handled, because a conversation can be both professional and compassionate while still holding people accountable for their civic responsibilities.

Well, this entire process was a complete clusterfuck…read more While on my drive to the beach, my overenthusiastic driving through Annapolis caught the attention of a MD State Trooper. He did not give me any breaks, writing the ticket for exactly what his radar gun said, 81 in a 55. I pondered with what to do with the ticket for 2 weeks and decided to take my chances in court. MD requires you to request a court date within 30 days of receiving the ticket; if you don't pay it or request a court date prior to the 30 day mark, they automatically suspend your license. I mailed in the form requesting a court date. Several days later, I noticed that nothing changed on my online case status. I called the courthouse, who said they never received my request for a trial. OK, no big deal, as long as it's postmarked before the 30 day mark, it'll be good right? Apparently not, because according to the clerk, the form must be RECEIVED by the 30 day mark to be considered valid. At this point, we were approaching the 30 day mark, so I asked if I could submit the form electronically. Nope. I ask if I can fax it in. Nope. The only option they gave me was to go to another District Court location and then THEY can fax in the form for me. So I trekked it up to Rockville, searched forever for a parking spot, and went into the courthouse. I went to the clerk's office and gave them the form; they assured me they would fax it right away. I then called the Annapolis courthouse back to see if they got the form; apparently, all of these forms go through some kind of processing center. They gave me the phone number for the processing center; when I called them, they claimed they hadn't received any faxes all day. They did, however, provide me their fax number so I could fax them the form directly (so the trip to the Rockville courthouse was totally unnecessary). I faxed it to them, called back to confirm they received it; they had. I had to request a continuance because I was scheduled to be out of town the date of my initial court date. In other jurisdictions, this can be accomplished via the internet or a simple phone call. Not in MD! You must submit your request in writing directly to the courthouse. Thankfully my motion for a continuance was approved. Court time was 8:45 AM. The judge didn't actually appear until around 9:15 AM. When I arrived in the courtroom, I noticed that the officer who wrote my ticket wasn't present. The judge must have noticed this too; my case was one of the last ones to be called. I guess the judge was hoping the cop would show up at the last second. When my case finally was called, it was clear the judge was not happy about dropping the charges; since the officer didn't show, he had no other option. So that was lucky. There is no street parking nearby; the only parking option that I know exists is the Naval Academy lot down the street which costs $5. The machine charged my card twice when I was attempting to exit. One last fuck you from the state of MD.

Mixed feelings about the court, but since I was speeding I got to experience Maryland's version of…read moretraffic justice. I don't get it, so many people dressed like slobs and then expect the Judge to seriously consider their point of view. Everyone was polite and respectful, especially the Judge. I would have given them 4-stars but they only had one cashier and stood in line for greater than 30 minutes to pay my fine and court fees/costs. When I left the line was longer than when I first got into the line. The cashier kept apologizing because the other person was out sick. If they had a backup person it would have been so much better!!!

was sited a while back for a vilation with big truck this place does not love us Truck drivers as…read moretyey think were the outlaws of tye highways much like the Bikers.......with out truck drivers you wouldnt have yor foods and Items used each day in everyday life ...but we are regulated by 2 the goverment with there rulesvas well as local ...which these l8cals need to get on same ball of wax as they make up some crazy stuff .. Ill explain ......I had a ticket back in 1993 which is over 20 years ago maryland claims I never paid fine ....but ive had renewable class A licences renewed since then which would be like 12 or so renew Maryland suspended licence saying somehow I snuck under the wire What the heck ..are they tring to make up loss for the snow remov vee el and riots in baltimore ....and th7s 7s how they get extra income ......they dont wanta know anything c3pt you owe it and fine u big time for it the female judge here in harford county will not take any expination she hangs you out to dry ive seen k7ds get 3 dui and no suspension but throw te book at us truck drivers who are checked each day at state scale houses and port of entrys for vilations how coe it just came up now after 20 some years. what a crock. im ticked off and refuse to ship ino 8r outta Mary land as well as our other 200 trucks ...its who can we F**k to make a buck here in Maryland im pacing up and leaving this state as well as my company my relitives as well as friends if there gonna kep up there stealing corup ways Harford county is by far the worse county 7ve ever delt with .....this is my opion sorry if I ofended anyone but I think you all need to know th7s .......Crabcakerex21040@gmail.com.

Don't miss out on this great little town. Historic Buildings within a block and a great spot for…read morelunch or coffee.