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Message from 
Judge in Charge, Honorable Edward R. K. Hargadon   

The Baltimore City Juvenile Court is a court of limited jurisdiction with responsibility for delinquency, child welfare (Children in Need of Assistance) and guardianship (Termination of Parental Rights) cases.  The Juvenile Court is staffed by three full-time Judges and nine full-time Masters. The Juvenile Court utilizes a Case Management System where the majority of pleadings are filed electronically.  Scheduling and orders are generated in the courtroom immediately following each hearing.  Even though the Court is one of limited jurisdiction governed by juvenile statutes and the Maryland Rules (juvenile), certain civil rules are applicable in TPR cases. The Baltimore City Juvenile Court is a very active court, often burdened with societal problems, but is a very fast paced and exciting Court in which to practice.  

In November 2003, the Court relocated to the new Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center.  This 244,000 square foot facility includes a Courthouse for the Juvenile Division (13 Courtrooms and office/program space for Court staff) as well as an office and program space for the Juvenile Divisions of Court Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender and the Department of Juvenile Services.  Also included in the Justice Center is working space for the Baltimore City Department of Social Services and Legal Aid Bureau, a 24-hour Central Intake Area, and a 144-bed assessment and detention facility.  The development of the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center offers the Juvenile Court and related agencies the unique opportunity to implement new and creative methodologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our operation and to better serve the children and families on our city.