Request for Waiver of Costs

Request to Shield Address/Telephone Number/E-mail Address in a Criminal Case Record

Request for Final Waiver of Open Costs

Request For Spoken Language Interpreter

Use this form to apply for a Public Defender to represent you in a criminal or traffic case that carries a penalty of incarceration, and you cannot afford an attorney.

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Note: MDJ-004GI must be accompanied by MDJ-010 (Confidentiality Notice)

Guide to Appeal Fees

This form outlines the fees associated with filing an appeal in various case types, the amount payable to each trial court, and the number of days to file the appeal.

Guide to Appeal Fees

BROCHURE NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 10.01.2026

This form must accompany the DC-099 - Application for Representation by OPD, which gives the Office of the District Court Commissioner access to review certain confidential information (including benefits information and wages earned) in determine if you are eligible for representation by the Office of the Public Defender.

Note: MDJ-004C must be accompanied by MDJ-010 (Confidentiality Notice)

Use this form to request revision or creation of District Court, Circuit Court, and joint judiciary forms. NOTE: Include any mark-ups and supporting documentation, with your request to: formssubcommittee@mdcourts.gov

Cost Schedule

Americans with Disabilities Act Grievance Form