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There are three ways to serve someone: by certified mail, sheriff, and private process. Select how you wish to have the Defendant served by checking the box on your Complaint form.

In a criminal case, once a finding of guilt has been made, the defendant has 90 days from the date of sentencing to ask the judge to reconsider the sentence given. Under Maryland law, the judge then has 5 years from the date of the request to rule on the motion. The judge may deny the motion without a hearing.

Notice of Intention to Defend - This is a form located on the bottom of your summons. Complete the Notice of Intention to Defend if you dispute owing all or some of what the plaintiff claims. The completed form must be returned to the Maryland District Court location listed at the top of your summons.

(a) (1) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury to another person immediately shall stop the vehicle as close as possible to the scene of the accident, without obstructing traffic more than necessary.

The following defenses may be made by motion to dismiss filed before the answer, if an answer is required: (1) lack of jurisdiction over the subject matter, (2) failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, (3) failure to join a party under Rule 2-211, (4) discharge in bankruptcy, and (5) governmental ...

The District Court of Maryland has exclusive jurisdiction in civil matters of claims involving $5,000 or less. Claims involving amounts above $5,000 and below $25,000 may be filed in the Circuit Court as well as in the District Court.

A party may assert as a cross-claim any claim that party has against a co-party arising out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter either of the original action or of a counterclaim therein or relating to any property that is the subject matter of the original action.

Unless there is already a Protective Order Sealing Portions of the Record or an Order to Seal which allows this specific document to be sealed, you will be required to file a Motion to Seal this specific document. The Motion to Seal must be filed immediately after filing the sealed document.

(a) Generally. Except as otherwise provided in these rules or by order of court, every pleading and other paper filed after the original pleading shall be served upon each of the parties.