by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Prodcedure, Maryland
(a) If Test Results Unfavorable to Petitioner. If the test results fail to produce exculpatory or mitigating evidence relevant to a claim of wrongful conviction or sentencing, the court shall dismiss the petition and assess the cost of DNA testing against the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Prodcedure, Maryland
(a) Required, Permissive, and Non-permissive Use.(1) A subpoena is required: (A) to compel the person to whom it is directed to attend, give testimony, and produce designated documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things at a court proceeding,...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Prodcedure, Maryland
(a) DNA Testing.(1)Denial of Petition. The court shall deny a petition for DNA testing if it finds that:(A) the State has made an adequate search for scientific identification evidence that is related to the judgment of conviction, that no such evidence exists within...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Prodcedure, Maryland
(a) Application. This Rule applies only in the First, Second, and Fourth Judicial Circuits.(b) Special Costs Imposed. When a jury trial is removed from the assignment at the initiative of a party for any reason within the 48 hour period, not including Saturdays,...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Prodcedure, Maryland
(a) Generally. On motion of any party or on its own initiative, the court may continue or postpone a trial or other proceeding as justice may require.(b) Discovery Not Completed. When an action has been assigned a trial date, the trial shall not be continued or...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Prodcedure, Maryland
(a) When Required. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b)(2) of this Rule, the court shall hold a hearing if, from the petition, answer, and any response, the court finds that the petitioner has standing to file the petition and the petition is filed in the...
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