ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

DEFUNCT UNITS

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT & EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COORDINATION
In 2001, renamed Fair Practices and Diversity.

CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION
Under Human Resources, renamed Classification and Salary Administration in Sept. 2007.

CLASSIFICATION & SALARY ADMINISTRATION
Under Department of Human Resources, renamed Classification, Salary and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

CLASSIFICATION, SALARY, & HUMAN RESOURCES
Under Department of Human Resources, reformed as Classification, Salary Administration, and Recruitment in 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF COURT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Restructured as Department of Court Operations in May 2013.

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY ADMINISTRATION
Under Programs Division, renamed Department of Family Services, and placed under Operations Division in July 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF FISCAL SERVICES
In 2002, renamed Department of Finance.

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AUDIT
In 1998, transferred to Court of Appeals and renamed Judiciary Department of Internal Audit.

DEPARTMENT OF JUDICIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
In July 2014, restructured as Judicial Information Systems Division.

DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS
In July 2014, renamed Legal Services Department, and placed under Internal Affairs Division.

DRUG TREATMENT COURT COMMISSION
Gray Barton, Executive Director (410) 946-4908; e-mail: gray.barton@mdcourts.gov
Jennifer L. Moore, Deputy Director (410) 946-4908
web: http://mdcourts.gov/dtcc/index.html

Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals:
Jamey H. Weitzman, Chair
Kathleen G. Cox, Vice-Chair
Mary Abraham; Frank V. Broccolina; Joseph I. Cassilly, Esq.; Caroline S. Cooper, J.D.; Jervis S. Finney, Esq.; Chris Flohr, Esq.; Linda Hill-Franklin; Peter F. Luongo, Ph.D.; Judith S. Sachwald; Frank R. Weathersbee, Esq.; Alan C. Woods III.

Representing Circuit Courts: Kathleen L. Beckstead; Kathleen G. Cox; Sylvester B. Cox; Melanie M. Shaw Geter; Nelson W. Rupp, Jr.; Julie R. Stevenson Solt.

Representing District Court of Maryland: Richard A. Cooper; James W. Dryden; Angela M. Eaves; John L. Norton III.

Representing State Senate: James E. DeGrange, Sr.; one vacancy.

Representing House of Delegates: Norman H. Conway; one vacancy.

In Oct. 2001, Drug Treatment Court Commission was initiated by Chief Judge of Court of Appeals (Administrative Order, Oct. 23, 2001). To institute a system of drug treatment courts statewide, Commission worked to establish uniform standards and procedures. Commission also assisted local jurisdictions in setting up drug treatment courts by providing technical assistance, training, and other support. Programs for such courts were coordinated and evaluated by Commission so that they would function efficiently statewide.

Appointed by Chief Judge of Court of Appeals, Commission members included representatives of Judicial Branch, General Assembly, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of Juvenile Services, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, a State's Attorney's office, Public Defender's Office, Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention, Maryland Association of Public Health Officers, and providers of addiction treatment services.

In Dec. 2006, Commission was restructured as Drug Court Oversight Committee under Problem-Solving Courts Committee of Maryland Judicial Conference.

EDUCATION
In 2001, renamed Professional Development and Educational Assistance.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Under Department of Human Resources, reorganized as Employment and Employee Relations in July 2014.

EMPLOYMENT, BENEFITS, & HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM (HRIS)
Renamed Employment Services and Benefits in 2001.

EMPLOYMENT & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
In 2001, renamed Employee Relations, Employee Assistance Program, and Unemployment Insurance.

MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS & RESEARCH
In July 2006, restructured as Department of Court Research and Development.

MARYLAND INTEGRATED CASE-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
In 2011, renamed Maryland Electronic Courts Advisory Committee.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & COURT SECURITY
In 2008, Office of Emergency Management and Court Security was formed as Office of Emergency Preparedness by Administrative Office of the Courts. In Dec. 2008, became Office of Emergency Management and Court Security.

Functions assumed by Division of Facilities Administration in May 2013.

PERSONNEL, EDUCATION, & PUBLIC INFORMATION
Reorganized in 1998 to form Human Resources under Administrative Office of the Courts, and Court Information Office under Court of Appeals.

PLANNING & APPLICATION SERVICES
Under Judicial Information Systems Division, renamed Application Support Services in July 2014.

PLANNING & FACILITIES
Renamed Facilities in 2001.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
Under Department of Human Resources, renamed Professional Development.

SENTENCING GUIDELINES & COURT STATISTICS
Abolished in 2001; functions transferred to Circuit Court Management Services.

TRAINING
Under Personnel, Education, and Public Information, work of Training Unit was assigned to Judicial Education to form Judicial Education and Training in 1997.

TRIAL COURTS HUMAN RESOURCES FIELD LIAISON
In May 2005, functions transferred to Workforce Initiatives.

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