Supreme Court of Maryland

Supreme Court of Maryland
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Established1776; 248 years ago (1776) (as Court of Appeals)
JurisdictionMaryland Maryland, United States United States
LocationAnnapolis, Maryland, U.S.
Composition methodAppointment by the Governor of Maryland with the advice and consent of the Maryland Senate
Authorized byMaryland Constitution
Appeals toSupreme Court of the United States
Judge term length10 years (mandatory retirement at the age of 70)
Number of positions7
WebsiteOfficial website
Chief Justice
CurrentlyMatthew J. Fader
SinceApril 15, 2022
Lead position endsJuly 23, 2043

The Supreme Court of Maryland (previously the Maryland Court of Appeals) is the highest court of the U.S. state of Maryland. The court, which is composed of one chief justice and six associate justices, meets in the Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building in the state capital, Annapolis. The term of the Court begins the second Monday of September. The Court is unique among American courts in that the justices wear red robes.