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On Tuesday, 1/13/25, Judge Kendra Ausby presided over the morning bail review docket in Baltimore City Circuit Court.
January 14, 2026 at 3:32 PM
On Tuesday, 1/13/25, Judge Kendra Ausby presided over the morning bail review docket in Baltimore City Circuit Court.
This is the thread for the Baltimore City Circuit Court Bail Review Hearings docket on Friday 1/9/26. Judge Middleton presided and began with the no recording statement.
January 12, 2026 at 11:07 PM
This is the thread for the Baltimore City Circuit Court Bail Review Hearings docket on Friday 1/9/26. Judge Middleton presided and began with the no recording statement.
Good evening. This thread is for the Circuit Court morning bail review docket on 1/6/26. With the new year comes a new rotation of judges, and first up is Judge Dana Middleton presiding over the docket, starting off with the no recording statement.
January 12, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Good evening. This thread is for the Circuit Court morning bail review docket on 1/6/26. With the new year comes a new rotation of judges, and first up is Judge Dana Middleton presiding over the docket, starting off with the no recording statement.
Here is the thread for the docket for Tuesday 12/30/25. Judge Hill presided over the morning bail review docket in Baltimore City Circuit Court. There was no docket on 12/26/25 due to Christmas. While those of us outside celebrated, everyone locked up was away from their loved ones and merriment.
January 12, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Here is the thread for the docket for Tuesday 12/30/25. Judge Hill presided over the morning bail review docket in Baltimore City Circuit Court. There was no docket on 12/26/25 due to Christmas. While those of us outside celebrated, everyone locked up was away from their loved ones and merriment.
Good evening! Today we are going back to December 2025 with our posts. On Tuesday, 1/23/25, Judge Ringgold-Kirksey presided over the morning bail review docket in Baltimore City Circuit Court. She did not read the no recording statement.
January 12, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Good evening! Today we are going back to December 2025 with our posts. On Tuesday, 1/23/25, Judge Ringgold-Kirksey presided over the morning bail review docket in Baltimore City Circuit Court. She did not read the no recording statement.
Good evening. Today (12/19/25), Judge Schreiber presided over the morning Baltimore City Circuit Court bail review docket.
The docket started at least 10 minutes late and there was no public docket.
The docket started at least 10 minutes late and there was no public docket.
December 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Good evening. Today (12/19/25), Judge Schreiber presided over the morning Baltimore City Circuit Court bail review docket.
The docket started at least 10 minutes late and there was no public docket.
The docket started at least 10 minutes late and there was no public docket.
Good evening. This thread is for the Baltimore City Circuit Court morning bail review docket from Tuesday 12/16/25. Judge Schreiber presided.
Case 1: A teen with mental health issues who lost a family member while incarcerated and has a baby on the way. His charges have been reduced.
ASA Corbin requests HWOB.
Pretrial recommends HWOB.
Judge Schreiber orders HWOB because he believes his age makes him dangerous.
ASA Corbin requests HWOB.
Pretrial recommends HWOB.
Judge Schreiber orders HWOB because he believes his age makes him dangerous.
December 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Good evening. This thread is for the Baltimore City Circuit Court morning bail review docket from Tuesday 12/16/25. Judge Schreiber presided.
Good morning.
This thread is for Friday, 12/12/25's morning bail review docket in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Judge Hill was presiding.
This thread is for Friday, 12/12/25's morning bail review docket in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Judge Hill was presiding.
December 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Good morning.
This thread is for Friday, 12/12/25's morning bail review docket in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Judge Hill was presiding.
This thread is for Friday, 12/12/25's morning bail review docket in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Judge Hill was presiding.
As promised, here is what we observed in Baltimore City Circuit Court bail hearings during October 2025.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
December 15, 2025 at 11:33 PM
As promised, here is what we observed in Baltimore City Circuit Court bail hearings during October 2025.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
As promised, here is what we observed in Baltimore City Circuit Court bail hearings during September 2025.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
December 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
As promised, here is what we observed in Baltimore City Circuit Court bail hearings during September 2025.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
As promised, here is what we observed in Baltimore City Circuit Court bail hearings during August 2025.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
December 15, 2025 at 8:59 PM
As promised, here is what we observed in Baltimore City Circuit Court bail hearings during August 2025.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
This thread is for Friday 12/5/25's Baltimore City Circuit Court Bail Review morning docket. It was presided over by Judge Ringgold-Kirksey.
December 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This thread is for Friday 12/5/25's Baltimore City Circuit Court Bail Review morning docket. It was presided over by Judge Ringgold-Kirksey.
Good afternoon. We are a bit behind on our December bail review threads but we are back and getting up to date!
This thread is for Tuesday 12/2/25's morning bail review docket in Baltimore City Circuit Court. It was presided over by Judge Ringgold-Kirksey.
This thread is for Tuesday 12/2/25's morning bail review docket in Baltimore City Circuit Court. It was presided over by Judge Ringgold-Kirksey.
December 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Good afternoon. We are a bit behind on our December bail review threads but we are back and getting up to date!
This thread is for Tuesday 12/2/25's morning bail review docket in Baltimore City Circuit Court. It was presided over by Judge Ringgold-Kirksey.
This thread is for Tuesday 12/2/25's morning bail review docket in Baltimore City Circuit Court. It was presided over by Judge Ringgold-Kirksey.
Good evening! Today (11/25/25) Judge Hill presided over a particularly ridiculous morning Circuit Court bail review docket.
He started with the standard no recording statement.
He started with the standard no recording statement.
November 26, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Good evening! Today (11/25/25) Judge Hill presided over a particularly ridiculous morning Circuit Court bail review docket.
He started with the standard no recording statement.
He started with the standard no recording statement.
Good evening. On Friday (11/21/25), Judge Hill presided over the morning bail review docket.
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Good evening. On Friday (11/21/25), Judge Hill presided over the morning bail review docket.
Good morning. On Tuesday (11/18/25), Judge Hill presided over the morning bail review docket.
November 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Good morning. On Tuesday (11/18/25), Judge Hill presided over the morning bail review docket.
Good evening! There was no docket on Tue 11/11/25, and we're not sure if there was a docket on Wed 11/12/25. If so, we weren't able to cover it.
Friday, 11/14/2025, our volunteers observed the Baltimore City Circuit Court bail review docket, which was presided over by Judge Ringgold-Kirksey.
Friday, 11/14/2025, our volunteers observed the Baltimore City Circuit Court bail review docket, which was presided over by Judge Ringgold-Kirksey.
November 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Good evening! There was no docket on Tue 11/11/25, and we're not sure if there was a docket on Wed 11/12/25. If so, we weren't able to cover it.
Friday, 11/14/2025, our volunteers observed the Baltimore City Circuit Court bail review docket, which was presided over by Judge Ringgold-Kirksey.
Friday, 11/14/2025, our volunteers observed the Baltimore City Circuit Court bail review docket, which was presided over by Judge Ringgold-Kirksey.
Good morning. On Tuesday 11/4/2025, we were unable to cover the morning bail review docket.
Today, 11/7/2025, our volunteers observed the Baltimore City Circuit Court bail review docket, which was presided over by Judge Schreiber.
Today, 11/7/2025, our volunteers observed the Baltimore City Circuit Court bail review docket, which was presided over by Judge Schreiber.
November 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Good morning. On Tuesday 11/4/2025, we were unable to cover the morning bail review docket.
Today, 11/7/2025, our volunteers observed the Baltimore City Circuit Court bail review docket, which was presided over by Judge Schreiber.
Today, 11/7/2025, our volunteers observed the Baltimore City Circuit Court bail review docket, which was presided over by Judge Schreiber.
Good evening. Yesterday (10/28/25)'s docket was presided over by Judge Ringgold-Kirksey.
She started the docket with the standard no recording statement.
She started the docket with the standard no recording statement.
October 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Good evening. Yesterday (10/28/25)'s docket was presided over by Judge Ringgold-Kirksey.
She started the docket with the standard no recording statement.
She started the docket with the standard no recording statement.
As promised, here is what we observed in Baltimore City Circuit Court bail hearings during July 2025.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
October 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
As promised, here is what we observed in Baltimore City Circuit Court bail hearings during July 2025.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
Remember, bail hearings occur *before* trials.
Each person being discussed is legally innocent and these hearings determine where the person will live until their trial.
Good afternoon!
Although there was a docket on Tuesday, our volunteers have busy lives and we were not able to cover it.
Today (10/24/25)'s docket was presided over by Judge Hill and began with the standard no recording statement.
Although there was a docket on Tuesday, our volunteers have busy lives and we were not able to cover it.
Today (10/24/25)'s docket was presided over by Judge Hill and began with the standard no recording statement.
October 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Good afternoon!
Although there was a docket on Tuesday, our volunteers have busy lives and we were not able to cover it.
Today (10/24/25)'s docket was presided over by Judge Hill and began with the standard no recording statement.
Although there was a docket on Tuesday, our volunteers have busy lives and we were not able to cover it.
Today (10/24/25)'s docket was presided over by Judge Hill and began with the standard no recording statement.
Good afternoon. Today (10/17/25)'s Circuit Court morning bail review docket was presided over by Judge Schreiber.
October 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Good afternoon. Today (10/17/25)'s Circuit Court morning bail review docket was presided over by Judge Schreiber.
Good afternoon! Yesterday (10/15/25)'s Baltimore City Circuit Court bail review docket was presided over by Judge Schreiber.
October 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Good afternoon! Yesterday (10/15/25)'s Baltimore City Circuit Court bail review docket was presided over by Judge Schreiber.
On Friday, 10/10/25, in Circuit Court Bail Reviews, Judge Hill presided.
October 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
On Friday, 10/10/25, in Circuit Court Bail Reviews, Judge Hill presided.
Today, Tuesday 10/7/25, in Circuit Court Bail Reviews, Judge Hill presided. After a hiatus, publicly listed docket information is again available.
October 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Today, Tuesday 10/7/25, in Circuit Court Bail Reviews, Judge Hill presided. After a hiatus, publicly listed docket information is again available.