ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

DEFUNCT UNITS

ADMINISTRATIVE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Under Judicial Information Systems Division.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Reorganized as Division of Facilities Administration in May 2013.

ADVISORY BOARD [TO MARYLAND MEDIATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION OFFICE]
Chair: Mary Ellen Barbera, Chief Judge, Court of Appeals

Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals: Richard P. Abbott, Esq.; Lauren Abramson, Ph.D.; Douglas Brookman; Aza Howard Butler; Joseph I. Cassilly, Esq.; Linda Deming; Deborah T. Eisenberg, Esq.; Maia Hunt Estes; Melanie M. Shaw Geter; Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D.; Leonard J. Howie III, Esq.; Marvin E. Johnson, J.D.; Peter B. Krauser; Faye D. Matthews; William D. Missouri; James P. Nolan, Esq.; Brian Polkinghorn, Ph.D.; John J. Roberts, Ph.D.; Jonathan S. Rosenthal, Esq.; Thomas G. Ross; Anne M. SanGiovanni; Louise Phipps Senft, Esq.; H. Walter Townshend III; Dorothy J. Wilson; Roger C. Wolf, Esq.

Advisory Board began in Feb. 1998 as Maryland Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission, created by Chief Judge of Court of Appeals. In July 2001, Commission reformed as Advisory Board to Maryland Mediation and Conflict Office. In July 2014, when Office transferred to Administrative Office of the Courrts as a department, Board advised Mediation and Conflict Resolution Department within Administrative Office of the Courts.

Board ceased to function as of January 2015, when its functions transferred to Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of Judicial Council.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT & EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COORDINATION
In 2001, renamed Fair Practices and Diversity.

APPLICATION SUPPORT SERVICES
Under Judicial Information Systems Division.

CLASSIFICATION, SALARY, & HUMAN RESOURCES
Under Department of Human Resources, reformed as Classification, Salary Administration, and Recruitment in 2014.

CLASSIFICATION, SALARY ADMINISTRATION, & RECRUITMENT
Under Department of Human Resources, renamed Classification and Compensation.

CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION
Under Human Resources, renamed Classification and Salary Administration in Sept. 2007.

CLASSIFICATION & SALARY ADMINISTRATION
Under Department of Human Resources, renamed Classification, Salary and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

COURT BUSINESS SERVICES
Under Judicial Information Systems Division, renamed Case Management Systems in 2018.

CRIMINAL MEDIATION BEST PRACTICES WORK GROUP
Joseph I. Cassilly, Esq.; Lorig Charkoudian; Sara Cuckler; Maureen Denihan; Louis Gieszl; Donald J. Hogan; Jocelind Julien; Paul O'Connor, Esq.; Jonathan S. Rosenthal, Esq.; Patricia Ryan; Brett R. Wilson.

Report, December 22, 2016

Convened in 2016 by Mediation and Conflict Resolution Department of Administrative Office of the Courts, Criminal Mediation Best Practices Work Group submitted its report on Dec. 22, 2016 (Chapter 515, Acts of 2016).

CUSTOMER BUSINESS SERVICES
Under Judicial Information Systems Division, renamed Court Business Services.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT & INFORMATION SECURITY
Under Judicial Information Systems Division, renamed Information Security.

DEPARTMENT OF COURT OPERATIONS
Under Programs Division, reorganized as Research and Analysis Department.

DEPARTMENT OF COURT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Restructured as Department of Court Operations in May 2013.

DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION
Under Operations Division, reorganized as Office of Facilities and Security Administration in July 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY ADMINISTRATION
Under Programs Division, renamed Department of Family Services, and placed under Operations Division in July 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES
Under Programs Division, merged with Foster-Care Court Improvement Program to form Department of Juvenile and Family Services in June 2017.

DEPARTMENT OF FISCAL SERVICES
In 2002, renamed Department of Finance.

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AUDIT
In 1998, transferred to Court of Appeals and renamed Judiciary Department of Internal Audit.

DEPARTMENT OF JUDICIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
In July 2014, restructured as Judicial Information Systems Division.

DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS
In July 2014, renamed Legal Services Department, and placed under Internal Affairs Division.

DRUG TREATMENT COURT COMMISSION
Gray Barton, Executive Director (410) 946-4908; e-mail: gray.barton@mdcourts.gov
Jennifer L. Moore, Deputy Director (410) 946-4908
web: http://mdcourts.gov/dtcc/index.html

Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals:
Jamey H. Weitzman, Chair
Kathleen G. Cox, Vice-Chair
Mary Abraham; Frank V. Broccolina; Joseph I. Cassilly, Esq.; Caroline S. Cooper, J.D.; Jervis S. Finney, Esq.; Chris Flohr, Esq.; Linda Hill-Franklin; Peter F. Luongo, Ph.D.; Judith S. Sachwald; Frank R. Weathersbee, Esq.; Alan C. Woods III.

Representing Circuit Courts: Kathleen L. Beckstead; Kathleen G. Cox; Sylvester B. Cox; Melanie M. Shaw Geter; Nelson W. Rupp, Jr.; Julie R. Stevenson Solt.

Representing District Court of Maryland: Richard A. Cooper; James W. Dryden; Angela M. Eaves; John L. Norton III.

Representing State Senate: James E. DeGrange, Sr.; one vacancy.

Representing House of Delegates: Norman H. Conway; one vacancy.

In Oct. 2001, Drug Treatment Court Commission was initiated by Chief Judge of Court of Appeals (Administrative Order, Oct. 23, 2001). To institute a system of drug treatment courts statewide, Commission worked to establish uniform standards and procedures. Commission also assisted local jurisdictions in setting up drug treatment courts by providing technical assistance, training, and other support. Programs for such courts were coordinated and evaluated by Commission so that they would function efficiently statewide.

Appointed by Chief Judge of Court of Appeals, Commission members included representatives of Judicial Branch, General Assembly, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of Juvenile Services, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, a State's Attorney's office, Public Defender's Office, Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention, Maryland Association of Public Health Officers, and providers of addiction treatment services.

In Dec. 2006, Commission was restructured as Drug Court Oversight Committee under Problem-Solving Courts Committee of Maryland Judicial Conference.

EDUCATION
In 2001, renamed Professional Development and Educational Assistance.

EDUCATION DIVISION
Renamed Judicial College of Maryland in June 2016 (Administrative Order, June 6, 2016).

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Under Department of Human Resources, reorganized as Employment and Employee Relations in July 2014.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, & UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Under Department of Human Resources.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE
Under Department of Human Resources, renamed Employee Relations.

EMPLOYMENT, BENEFITS, & HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM (HRIS)
Renamed Employment Services and Benefits in 2001.

EMPLOYMENT & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
In 2001, renamed Employee Relations, Employee Assistance Program, and Unemployment Insurance.

EMPLOYMENT & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Under Department of Human Resources, renamed Employee Relations and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, BENEFITS, & TRANSACTIONS
Under Department of Human Resources, merged with Human Resources Information Systems to form Employment Services and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES & HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM (HRIS)
Under Department of Human Resources.

FOSTER-CARE COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Under Programs Division, merged with Department of Family Services to form Department of Juvenile and Family Services in June 2017.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIVISION
Renamed Government Relations and Public Affairs Division on Oct. 30, 2017.

HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HRIS)
Under Department of Human Resources, merged with Employment Services, Benefits, and Transactions to form Employment Services and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

JUDICIAL INSTITUTE OF MARYLAND
Formerly under Education Division, reorganized as Judicial Education under Judicial College of Maryland in Nov. 2015 (Administrative Order, Nov. 23, 2015).

LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Under Internal Affairs Division, renamed Legal Affairs Department in July 2014.

MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS & RESEARCH
In July 2006, restructured as Department of Court Research and Development.

MARYLAND INTEGRATED CASE-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
In 2011, renamed Maryland Electronic Courts Advisory Committee.

MARYLAND PROGRAM FOR MEDIATOR EXCELLENCE

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Judiciary Education & Conference Center, 2011-D Commerce Park Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401

Under Programs Division, disbanded on Oct. 30, 2017; functions transferred to Government Relations Division.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & COURT SECURITY
In 2008, Office of Emergency Management and Court Security was formed as Office of Emergency Preparedness by Administrative Office of the Courts. In Dec. 2008, became Office of Emergency Management and Court Security.

Functions assumed by Division of Facilities Administration in May 2013.

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY
Under Human Resources Division, renamed Employee Relations and Accountability in Oct. 2022.

PERSONNEL, EDUCATION, & PUBLIC INFORMATION
Reorganized in 1998 to form Human Resources under Administrative Office of the Courts, and Court Information Office under Court of Appeals.

PLANNING & APPLICATION SERVICES
Under Judicial Information Systems Division, renamed Application Support Services in July 2014.

PLANNING & FACILITIES
Renamed Facilities in 2001.