In a circuit court or a district court in Maryland, a person may bring and use an electronic device including a cell phone, a computer, a camera, and any other device that is capable of transmitting, receiving, or recording messages, images, sounds, data, or other information by electronic means. The use of such an electronic device is subject to inspection by court security personnel and is subject to some additional restrictions.

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Problem-solving courts help the judicial system to respond to the needs of litigants by addressing underlying issues which result in litigants utilizing the court system. Whether using innovative approaches to address social problems, forming community collaborative partnerships, or coordinating outside services including treatment programs, the problem-solving courts are changing the ways that the system manages certain cases.

Problem-solving courts often serve specific targeted populations including offenders with mental illness, offenders with a substance addiction, first time offenders, veterans, and repeat offenders. In Maryland, the Office of Problem-Solving Courts for the Administrative Office of the Courts is responsible for overseeing the creation of problem-solving programs in the state.

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