Kirk C. Downey at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Court
- Circuit Court for Washington
- Jurisdiction
- Maryland · State
- Judicial service
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Kirk C. Downey
Judge · Circuit Court for Washington
Available research
Courtroom rules and guidance
Remote Proceedings
Maryland trial courts may conduct remote electronic proceedings when authorized by rule, and the court may permit or require participants to appear by remote electronic communications.
the court may permit or require one or more participants, or all participants, to join the proceeding by means of remote electronic communications.Remote Hearings and Proceedings ↗
Remote Recording
For Maryland remote proceedings, the required recording is made by the court, and participants should not make their own audio or video recording unless the court permits it.
Proceedings conducted via videoconferencing technology must be recorded by the courtRemote Hearings and Proceedings ↗
Electronic Devices
Maryland permits electronic devices in court facilities only in accordance with court rules and orders; attorneys may use devices reasonably for a proceeding if silent, positioned away from the trier of fact or witnesses, not used for recording, and not used for unauthorized communication.
attorneys are permitted the reasonable and lawful use of an electronic device in connection with the proceeding provided thatNOTICE Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices, and Cameras in Court Facilities ↗
Photography Video Recording
Maryland prohibits taking, recording, or transmitting photographs, videos, or other visual images in court facilities unless the court expressly grants permission in a specific instance.
The taking, recording, or transmitting of photographs, videos, or other visual images by cell phone or any other device is prohibited in the court facility at all timesNOTICE Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices, and Cameras in Court Facilities ↗
Sources
Maryland Judiciary official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/hr/pdfs/judges_list_external.pdfRemote Hearings and Proceedings
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.mdcourts.gov/remotehearingsNOTICE Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices, and Cameras in Court Facilities
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.mdcourts.gov/reference/cellphonenotice