The Maryland Civil Cover Sheet (JS 44) is a form required to be filed by the plaintiff when initiating a civil action in a Maryland state court. The form provides the court with general information about the case, such as the parties involved, the type of civil action, and the damages sought. It also allows the court to assign a case number. There are three different types of Maryland Civil Cover Sheet (JS 44): JS 44A for actions in the Circuit Court, JS 44B for actions in the District Court, and JS 44C for actions in the Orphans’ Court. The form must be signed by the plaintiff or their attorney, and a filing fee must be paid to the court before the cover sheet will be accepted.