In the Matter of Hon. Knapp

In the Matter of the Honorable Marc Knapp, Judge of the Orphans’ Court for Anne Arundel County, JD No. 1, September Term, 2025, Opinion by Booth, J. JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE – SANCTIONS – REMOVAL – The Supreme Court of Maryland removed from office a judge serving on the Orphans’ Court for Anne Arundel County who engaged in egregious misconduct that was prejudicial to the administration of justice. The Court concluded that the judge violated numerous provisions of the Maryland Code of Judicial Conduct (“MCJC”)—18-101.1 (Compliance with the Law); 18-101.2 (Promoting Confidence in the Judiciary);…