--- title: "Andrew S. Rappaport | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/andrew-s-rappaport-md-circuit-calvert" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # Andrew S. Rappaport Circuit Court for Calvert · Judge ## Profile - Court: Circuit Court for Calvert - State: Maryland - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### remote proceedings Scope: statewide 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.mdcourts.gov/remotehearings) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote recording Scope: statewide 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. Evidence excerpt: Proceedings conducted via videoconferencing technology must be recorded by the court [Remote Hearings and Proceedings](https://www.mdcourts.gov/remotehearings) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic devices Scope: statewide 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. Evidence excerpt: attorneys are permitted the reasonable and lawful use of an electronic device in connection with the proceeding provided that [NOTICE Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices, and Cameras in Court Facilities](https://www.mdcourts.gov/reference/cellphonenotice) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### photography video recording Scope: statewide 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. Evidence excerpt: 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 times [NOTICE Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices, and Cameras in Court Facilities](https://www.mdcourts.gov/reference/cellphonenotice) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/hr/pdfs/judges_list_external.pdf) - [Official roster](https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/hr/pdfs/judges_list_external.pdf) - [Maryland Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/hr/pdfs/judges_list_external.pdf) - [Remote Hearings and Proceedings](https://www.mdcourts.gov/remotehearings) - [NOTICE Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices, and Cameras in Court Facilities](https://www.mdcourts.gov/reference/cellphonenotice) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/andrew-s-rappaport-md-circuit-calvert", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/andrew-s-rappaport-md-circuit-calvert", "name": "Andrew S. 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(2003) - B.S. in Business Administration from Elon University in 2000 ### Additional information - Prior to this appointment, he was the State’s Attorney for Calvert County from January 7, 2019, to November 8, 2019, and held the role of Chief of the District Court Division in the Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office from 2013 to 2018. - He was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2003 and has been an active member of the Maryland State Bar Association, serving on its board of directors (2010–2011) and as treasurer (2016–2017). - His professional experience spans prosecution, legal education, and judicial service, reflecting a broad engagement with both the legal system and the community - Judge Rappaport was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. - He is also a member of the Calvert County Bar Association, the National District Attorneys Association, and the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association - Throughout his career, Judge Rappaport has been involved in serious motor vehicle legislation committees, legislative committees, and police science training programs. - He has presented and taught at events such as the Southern Maryland Crisis Intervention Team Training, Maryland Crash Symposium, and National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists Regional Conference. - Judge Rappaport has been actively involved in community service. - He is a member of the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council, the Executive Committee of the Calvert County Child Advocacy Center, and the Advisory Committee of the College of Southern Maryland. - He has participated in initiatives such as Project Graduation, DARE, Calvert County Relay for Life, and Calvert County Christmas in April. - He has also contributed to opiate awareness programs, mock trial programs in local high schools, and served on various civic boards including the Optimist Club and the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Remote Hearings and Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-8d7f2b6c1b52f4889f91cdbe) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.mdcourts.gov/remotehearings). Collected 2026-07-26. - [NOTICE Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices, and Cameras in Court Facilities](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-9a7f81ce806c87a1ae6dac48) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.mdcourts.gov/reference/cellphonenotice). Collected 2026-07-26.