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Prince George's County

The Prince George's County Courthouse is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, approximately 18 miles east southeast of downtown Washington, DC. It houses the Prince George's County Circuit Court, as well as a division of the District Court. There is another division of the District Court in Hyattsville, Maryland (for directions to this courthouse, please look at the appropriate entry below).

To get to the Prince George's County Courthouse from the Capital Beltway (I-495) and points North, take exit 11A onto Pennsylvania Ave. South (MD Route 4). Proceed approximately 9 miles past Woodyard Rd., Ritchie-Marlboro Rd. and Old Crain Highway to the exit for Upper Marlboro. If you reach the exits for 301 North/South, you have gone one exit too far. At the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp, bear to the right to use the free satellite parking lots or make a left for the metered lots next to and in front of the courthouse. Free shuttle buses frequent the satellite parking to provide convenient transportation to the Courthouse.

Parking Information for Upper Marlboro
The following is an overview of parking availability near the Prince George's County Courthouse in Upper Marlboro. All metered parking overseen by the Parking Authority of Prince George's County is enforced 8:00 am until 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except on County Holidays. Handicapped Parking is available at all the listed locations.

  • Governor Oden Bowie Drive has 75 on street meter spaces. Rate is $.75 per hour with a two hour maximum.
  • Courthouse West Lot located on Water Street across from the 7-11 convenience store has 108 off street meter spaces. Rate is $.75 per hour with a two hour maximum.
  • Judges Drive Lot at the corner of Judges Drive and Pratt Street adjacent to the Firehouse has 21 off street meter spaces. Rate is $.75 cents per hour with a two hour maximum.
  • Courthouse Garage has 79 public spaces and 30 reserved spaces for the Prince George's County Bar Association and there are 80 public spaces in front of the New Courthouse.
  • Equestrian Center has 2 free satellite parking lots with free shuttle service to the courthouse.

The Courthouse garage is open 24 hours per day. Payment is required from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, except Court Holidays. The Parkmaster paystation is located in front of the new section of the Courthouse.

  • Parking must be paid in ADVANCE after parking your car.
  • Note the number of the parking space your car is parked in.
    Many people jot the number down. It is necessary in order to use the Parkmaster paystation.
  • The computerized meters take both $1.00 and $5.00 dollar bills, as well as coins. The meter furnishes you with a printed receipt.

Circuit Court
Court House
14735 Main Street
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772

PHONE: (301) 952-3318
WEB: http://www.co.pg.md.us/Government/JudicialBranch/circuit.asp?
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District Court
(1 of 2 locations):
14735 Main Street, Suite 173B
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

PHONE: 301-952-4080
WEB: http://www.courts.state.md.us/district/directories/courtmap.html#
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(2 of 2 locations):
Hyattsville Courthouse - This building is on Rhode Island Avenue, approximately 2 miles beyond the border of the District of Columbia, a mile south of East West Highway. The nearest Metro Station is West Hyattsville on the Green Line, which is a short taxi ride away.
4990 Rhode Island Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20872

PHONE: 301-699-2766
WEB: http://www.courts.state.md.us/district/directories/courtmap.html#
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