How to become a mediator in Maryland
Who certifies or lists mediators in Maryland?
Maryland Judiciary's Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO): since July 1, 2025 practitioners apply to MACRO, which oversees approval for all circuit and orphans' court ADR rosters and continuing-education compliance (Maryland Rules Title 17, incl. Rule 17-205; child access mediators also Rule 9-205).
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers Maryland only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does Maryland require?
These are the court mediator credentials and rosters we could confirm from Maryland’s official sources. Where a detail isn’t confirmed, we say so instead of guessing.
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit court civil (non-domestic) mediator roster - Rule 17-205(a) MACRO (Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office), Administrative Office of the Courts; applications via MACRO portal since Jul 1, 2025 | 40 hours basic (Rule 17-104) | 4 hours (each calendar year) |
| Child access (custody/visitation) mediator roster - Rules 17-205 plus 9-205 MACRO | 40 hours basic plus 20 hours family mediation (Rule 9-205(c)(2)) | 4 hours (each calendar year) |
| Marital property & divorce mediator roster MACRO | 40 hours basic plus 20 hours skill-based financial-issues training | 4 hours (each calendar year) |
| Orphans' court mediator roster (Rule 17-602) MACRO | 40 hours basic (Rule 17-104) | 4 hours (each calendar year) |
Other requirements
- Circuit court civil (non-domestic) mediator roster - Rule 17-205(a): Age 21+; mediated/co-mediated at least 2 civil cases; familiarity with MD rules; agree to Standards of Conduct, monitoring, reduced-fee/pro bono referrals
- Child access (custody/visitation) mediator roster - Rules 17-205 plus 9-205: Co-mediate 8 hours child access mediation with a roster mediator, or observe 8 hours; 20-h course cannot be merged with basic/property courses to reduce hours
- Marital property & divorce mediator roster: Mediate/co-mediate 2 cases involving marital financial matters
- Orphans' court mediator roster (Rule 17-602): Age 21+; familiarity with wills/estates/orphans' court rules and mediation program; Standards of Conduct; pro bono/reduced fee
Do I need a state credential to mediate in Maryland?
State credentials and court rosters mainly matter for court-ordered or court-connected cases, where a court may require a mediator from its own list. If you plan to mediate cases that people bring to you privately, check whether Maryland or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- MACRO – Maryland Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office
- Court ADR Practitioners (roster qualifications and application)
- Circuit and Orphans' Court ADR Practitioners Roster (search)
- Mediation & ADR – Maryland Courts legal help
- mdcourts.gov/macro/information_for_mediation_trainers
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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