Dorchester County, Maryland Public Records

Dorchester County is located in the state of Maryland and is part of the Eastern Shore region. It is the largest county in Maryland by land area, covering 1,019 square miles. The county seat is Cambridge.

The county is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners, who are elected to four-year terms. The county is also served by a County Executive, who is elected to a four-year term.

The county is home to several state parks, including Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Tuckahoe State Park, and Martinak State Park. The county also has several historic sites, including the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center and the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center.

The county is served by the Dorchester County Public Schools system, which includes 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools. The county is also home to several private schools, including Cambridge-South Dorchester High School and Cambridge-South Dorchester Middle School.

The county is served by the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement in the county. The county is also served by the Maryland State Police and the Maryland Natural Resources Police.

Dorchester County Circuit Court is located in Cambridge, Maryland and is the court of general jurisdiction for Dorchester County. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, and adoption.