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Agency NameCarroll County Orphan's Court
Street Address55 N. Court Street
 Room 104
 Westminster, MD 21157-5162
Phone410-386-2086
Fax410-876-0657
PurposeTo provide an elected three-person panel that hears all matters involving contested estates and supervises all estates that are probated judicially.
ServiceOrphan's Court Judges for Carroll County are Dorothy V. Utz, Chief Judge (12/06-12/10) and John Carbaugh (12/06-12/10). Judges are chosen by the voters for a four-year term. DUTIES OF THE ORPHAN'S COURT: 1. Review all regular estates and guardianships, 2. Approve all commissions and/or attorney's fees, and 3. Hear and act on all differences or disputes in estates. Court sessions: 9 am to 3 pm, Monday and Tuesday each week.
Area ServedServes Carroll County.
SubjectsDeath And Dying, Government
Last Updated23 December 2008