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Microsoft outage forced all Maryland Courts to close last Friday

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In this undated photo provided by the Misssouri State Senate, the gavel of the Missouri Senate is displayed resting on the Senate dais in Jefferson City, Missouri. The gavel was last seen on March 18, 2016, and Senate leaders fear that someone may have stolen it. (Harrison Sweazea, Missouri Senate via AP)

By: Ryan Dickstein

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Update: Monday - July 22, 2024:

"All Maryland courts, offices, and facilities will reopen to the public on Monday, July 22, 2024. The Judiciary has restored all major systems. If your court matter was postponed due to Friday’s closing, please contact the clerk’s office for an update."

Original Story: Friday - July 19, 2024:

All Maryland courts are closed Friday, due to the worldwide Microsoft outage.

That includes the clerk's office.

Court Commissioner's will remain in operation for emergency matters.

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