Rule 4-708 – Response to Answer

May 13, 2021 | Criminal Prodcedure, Maryland

The petitioner may file a response to the answer no later than 60 days after the later of service of the State’s answer or entry of an order appointing counsel pursuant to Rule 4-707. The response may (1) challenge the adequacy or the accuracy of the answer, (2) request that a search of other law enforcement agency databases or logs be conducted for the purpose of identifying the source of physical evidence used for DNA testing, and (3) be accompanied by an amendment to the petition. The petitioner shall serve the response on the State’s Attorney.

Md. Crim. Causes. 4-708

This Rule is new.

Adopted Sept. 10, 2009, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.