Rule 4-342 – Sentencing-Procedure

by | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Prodcedure, Maryland

(a) Statutory Sentencing Procedure. When a defendant has been found guilty of murder in the first degree and the State has given timely notice of intention to seek a sentence of imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole, the court shall conduct a...

Rule 2-322 – Preliminary Motions

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Prodcedure, Maryland

(a) Mandatory. The following defenses shall be made by motion to dismiss filed before the answer, if an answer is required: (1) lack of jurisdiction over the person, (2) improper venue, (3) insufficiency of process, and (4) insufficiency of service of process. If not...

Rule 2-321 – Time for Filing Answer

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Prodcedure, Maryland

(a) General Rule. A party shall file an answer to an original complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party claim within 30 days after being served, except as provided by sections (b) and (c) of this Rule.(b) Exceptions.(1) A defendant who is served with an...

Rule 9-303 – Petition

by | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Maryland

(a)Generally. Except as permitted by section (b) of this Rule, a petitioner may seek relief from abuse by filing with the District Court or a circuit court a petition that complies with the requirements of Code, Family Law Article, § 4-504.(b)Exception. When neither...