CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND

JUDICIAL BRANCH

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Calvert County Courthouse, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, Maryland, November 2012. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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CIRCUIT COURT

Appointed by County Administrative Judge:
Tracey A. McKirgan, Esq., Family Magistrate (410) 535-1600, ext. 2424

Steven Einhorn, Esq., Standing Examiner in Chancery (301) 855-6049
Michael K. Manning, Esq., Standing Examiner in Chancery (410) 535-9220

Robert S. Crum, Esq., Court Auditor
Mark J. Davis, Esq., Court Auditor
Renee J. LaFayette, Esq., Court Auditor

Courthouse, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-1600, ext. 2296; 1-888-535-0113 (toll free); tty: (410) 535-4992
web: http://circuitcourt.co.cal.md.us/

CLERK
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Kathy P. Smith (D), Clerk, 2018
(410) 535-1600, ext. 2263
e-mail: kathy.smith@mdcourts.gov
web: www.mdcourts.gov/clerks/calvert

Jacqueline R. Hawkins, Chief Deputy (410) 535-1600, ext. 2271
e-mail: jacqueline.hawkins@mdcourts.gov


JURY SERVICES
(410) 535-1600, ext. 2632

TRUST CLERK
(410) 535-1600, ext. 2265

CIVIL DEPARTMENT
Melanie D. Samakow, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2237
e-mail: melanie.samakow@mdcourts.gov

CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT
Molly B. Soper, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2270
e-mail: molly.soper@mdcourts.gov

FAMILY DEPARTMENT
Angela D. Powell, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2261
e-mail: angela.powell@mdcourts.gov


FISCAL ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Ronda L. Libby, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2265
e-mail: ronda.libby@mdcourts.gov

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Melanie D. Samakow, Clerk (410) 535-1600, ext. 2237
e-mail: melanie.samakow@mdcourts.gov

LAND RECORDS & LICENSING DEPARTMENT
Ronda L. Libby, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2264
e-mail: ronda.libby@mdcourts.gov

COURT ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by County Administrative Judge:
Burgess Wood, Court Administrator (410) 535-1600, ext. 2296
e-mail: burgess.wood@calvertcountymd.gov

ADULT TREATMENT COURT
Tina Blackistone, Coordinator (410) 535-1600, ext. 8821
e-mail: tina.blackistone@calvertcountymd.gov
web: https://circuitcourt.co.cal.md.us/31/Adult-Treatment-Court

TRUANCY COURT
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 535-1600, ext. 2262


ASSIGNMENT OFFICE


FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
LAW LIBRARY

SHERIFF
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Edward M. (Mike) Evans (R), Sheriff, 2018
30 Church St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-2800
e-mail: mike.evans@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/368/Sheriffs-Office

Sheriff's Office, 30 Church St., Prince Frederick, Maryland, July 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Lt. Col. Patrick D. McDowell, Assistant Sheriff (410) 535-1600, ext. 2459
e-mail: dave.mcdowell@calvertcountymd.gov

FINGERPRINTING SERVICES
Shirley Ireland, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2362; e-mail: shirley.ireland@calvertcountymd.gov
Cheryl Draheim (410) 535-1600, ext. 2450; e-mail: sherry.draheim@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/1571/Fingerprinting-Services

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT QUALIFICATIONS
DFC Ryan E. Kampf, Instructor (443) 684-3343; e-mail: ryan.kampf@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/1216/Retired-Officers

ORDERS OF PROTECTION
Sharon DiMaggio (410) 535-1600, ext. 2557; e-mail: sharon.dimaggio@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/466/Protective-Orders

ADMINISTRATIVE & JUDICIAL SERVICES BUREAU
Capt. Timothy K. Fridman, Commander (410) 535-1600, ext. 2547
e-mail: timothy.fridman@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/396/Administrative-and-Judicial-Services

CIVIL PROCESS UNIT
Frances A. Lopez, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2466; e-mail: frances.lopez@calvertcountymd.gov
Dean C. Hamilton (410) 535-1600, ext. 2749; e-mail: dean.hamilton@calvertcountymd.gov
Jennifer Miller (410) 535-1600, ext. 2672; e-mail: jennifer.miller@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/414/Civil-Process-Unit

COURT SECURITY UNIT
Sgt. Christopher Parsons, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2467; e-mail: christopher.parsons@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/416/Courthouse-Security-Unit

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Debra A. Nevin, Coordinator (410) 535-1600, ext. 2667; e-mail: debra.nevin@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/375/Internship-Opportunities

SOUTHERN MARYLAND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
1st Sgt. Brian K. Bowen, Director (301) 246-4062, (410) 535-1600, ext. 2177; e-mail: brian.bowen@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/418/Southern-Maryland-Criminal-Justice-Acade

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
Capt. Todd M. Ireland, Commander (410) 535-1600, ext. 8401
e-mail: todd.ireland@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/402/Criminal-Investigations-Bureau

CRIME LAB
Gregory D. Crump (410) 535-1600, ext. 2574; e-mail: gregory.crump@calvertcountymd.gov
Kelcey E. Ward (410) 535-1600, ext. 2587; e-mail: kelcey.ward@calvertcountymd.gov

CRIME SCENE UNIT
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/425/Crime-Scene-Unit

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/423/Criminal-Investigations-Unit

CRIMINAL RECORDS
Tina Bowen, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2477; e-mail: tina.bowen@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/434/Records-Unit

DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/430/Drug-Enforcement-Unit

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Susan M. Fischer, Manager (410) 535-1600, ext. 2468; e-mail: susan.fischer@calvertcountymd.gov


WARRANT UNIT
Sgt. Robert C. Selkirk, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2517; e-mail: robert.selkirk@calvertcountymd.gov
Linda Brooks (410) 535-1600, ext. 2591; e-mail: linda.brooks@calvertcountymd.gov
Raquel Bowlan (410) 535-1600, ext. 2617; e-mail: raquel.bowlan@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/435/Warrant-Unit

DETENTION CENTER
Maj. Thomas D. Reece, Administrator (410) 535-4300, ext. 8902
e-mail: thomas.reece@calvertcountymd.gov
P. O. Box 9
325 Stafford Road, Barstow, MD 20678 - 0009
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/99/Detention-Center

Detention Center, 325 Stafford Road, Barstow, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

WORK RELEASE
(410) 535-4300, (301) 855-9640; fax: (410) 535-4537
Stafford Road, Barstow, MD 20678 - 0009


OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Capt. Brent Parrott, Commander (410) 535-1600, ext. 2584
30 Church St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
e-mail: brent.parrott@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/1286/Office-of-Professional-Standards

PATROL BUREAU
Capt. David P. Payne II, Commander & Public Information Officer (410) 535-1600, ext. 2593
e-mail: david.payne@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/406/Patrol

BIKE PATROL
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/1209/Bike-Patrol

CRIME SUPPRESSION & COMMUNITY ACTION TEAMS
Lt. Roscoe Jones (410) 535-1600, ext. 2418e-mail: Roscoe.Jones@calvertcountymd.gov
Sgt. Jason Dean (410) 535-1600, ext. 8404; e-mail: jason.dean@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/438/Crime-Suppression-Community-Action-Teams

K-9 UNIT
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/440/K-9-Unit

TWIN BEACHES PATROL
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/443/Twin-Beaches-Patrol

SPECIAL OPERATIONS & HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU
Capt. Steven R. Jones, Commander (410) 535-2800, ext. 2361
e-mail: steven.jones@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/408/Special-Operations-and-Homeland-Security

DISTRICT COURT

Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 10-year term (2 Judges):
Robyn E. Riddle, Associate Judge, 2026
Michelle R. Saunders, Associate Judge, 2023

Louis L. Goldstein District Court/Multi-Service Center
200 Duke St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678 - 4136
(443) 550-6700; 1-800-941-3375 (toll free); tty: 1-800-735-2258
web: www.mdcourts.gov/district/directories/courtmap#CALVERT

Louis L. Goldstein District Court/Multi-Service Center, 200 Duke St., Prince Frederick, Maryland, November 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by Chief Judge upon recommendation of District Administrative Judge:
Patrick H. Loveless, Administrative Clerk (443) 550-6704
e-mail: patrick.loveless@mdcourts.gov
COUNTY CLERK
Sheila Jones, County Clerk (443) 550-6705
e-mail: sheila.jones@mdcourts.gov

COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by District Administrative Judge with Chief Judge's approval:
Megan C. Harmon-Cooley, Administrative Commissioner (301) 934-5080
(443) 550-6730 (information)
e-mail: megan.harmon@mdcourts.gov

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ORPHANS' COURT

Courthouse, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-1600, ext. 2254, (301) 855-1243
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/153/Orphans-Court

Calvert County Courthouse, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, Maryland, September 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

REGISTER OF WILLS
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Margaret H. Phipps (D), Register of Wills, 2022
(410) 535-1600, ext. 2256; fax: (410) 414-3952
e-mail: mphipps@registers.maryland.gov
web: http://registers.maryland.gov/main/calvert.html

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