What is the difference between the District Court Commissioners and the County Commissioners?
District Court Commissioners are part of the judicial branch of state government. Their duties involve issuance of warrants of arrest, or bail or pre-trial release issues, incarceration pending hearing; and issuance of civil interim peace orders and civil interim protective orders. Caroline County District Court can be reached at 410-819-4600.

The County Commissioners are elected officials who govern the county, fulfilling both the legislative and executive functions. They are not associated with the judicial branch or court system in any way. The County Commissioners have the authority to locally enact, amend, and repeal public local laws that are applicable to the incorporation, organization, or government of the county. There are three County Commissioners, who are elected by county-wide vote to four year terms.

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