The Criminal Division of the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office handles a variety of cases. All felony charges are heard in the Circuit Court with the exception of some felony theft charges that may be heard in the District Court. Lesser offenses may be heard by way of a jury demand, appeal of the District Court sentence, indictment or information. After a defendant has been found guilty, either by a judge or a jury, he/she may file for an appeal to the Court of Special Appeals. A defendant, if qualified, may apply for an expungement of his/her record after three years. The Circuit Court Criminal Division performs many duties which include filing and docketing case pleadings, issuing summonses, subpoenas, warrants, body attachments, and writs. Bonds are issued upon order of court to secure defendant's presence at court hearings. All files and information pertaining to criminal cases are public record and can be accessed in person at the Criminal Office. Cases that have been sealed cannot be accessed by the public without an order from a judge.
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