What is this resource?
This online guide created by Maryland Courts provides useful information to complete an e-filing process if you are a self-representing litigant (or involved in a lawsuit). It shares links to the system used for e-filing (Odyssey) and instructions on registering, using self-service kiosks, and registering to view documents online. The guide also provides instructions specific for landlords filing claims in case their tenants fail to pay rent.
What will I learn?
By using this guide, you will be able to:
- Register to the Maryland Odyssey File and Service Site,
- Use a self-service public kiosk at the Maryland Electronic Courts(MDEC) courthouse,
- E-file appropriate documents to meet your needs,
- Retrieve case records remotely.
Key Vocabulary:
- Maryland Courts
- Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC)
- Account registration
- Rule 20-101
- Odyssey
- e-File
- Litigant
How can I access this resource?
To access this resource, click on the link below.
Click here to navigate to E-filing for Self-Represented Litigants