Which Maryland court reviews decisions of lower courts on appeal?

• A. Maryland Court of Special Appeals
• B. Maryland Court of Appeals
• C. Maryland Circuit Court
• D. Maryland District Court

Answer: (A)

Appellate review in Maryland is handled by an intermediate appellate court that reviews lower court decisions on appeal. In Maryland, the Court of Special Appeals serves as this intermediate appellate court, handling appeals from the Circuit Courts (trial courts of general jurisdiction) and certain agency decisions. The highest court, the Court of Appeals, reviews selected cases from the Court of Special Appeals or direct appeals in limited situations. District Court decisions go to the Circuit Court on appeal, not directly to the Court of Special Appeals. So, for typical appeals of lower court decisions, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals is the correct court.