Maryland Motion for Recusal of Judge - Removal

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A Judge should disqualify himself or herself in a proceeding where he or she:


" Has a personal bias or prejudice concerning a party;

" Has personal knowledge of disputed evidentiary facts;

" Served as a lawyer in the matter in controversy;

" Practiced law with a lawyer who, during the time of this association, handled the case in question;

" Has been a material witness in the case, or has practiced law with a lawyer who is a material witness;

" Has a financial or other interest in the subject or parties to the proceeding, or a member of his or her immediate family has such an interest;

" Is a party to or a lawyer in the proceeding, or is related to one who is so involved in the proceeding;

" Knows of a relative who has an interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the proceeding; or

" Is likely to be a material witness, or is related to one who is likely to be a material witness in proceeding.

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Recusal means the self-removal of a judge or prosecutor because of a conflict of interest.

The judge has personal or financial interest in the outcome. This particular ground varies by jurisdiction. Some require recusal if there is any interest at all in the outcome, while others only require recusal if there is interest beyond a certain value. The judge determines he or she cannot act impartially.

A motion to recuse a judge can be filed by the prosecutor, the defense attorney, or the plaintiff or defendant in either a criminal or civil case. If you want to disqualify a judge, you must file a motion that includes specific language listed in the law at CCP 170.6. 4. This motion must be filed on time.

You can file a motion to revise or vacate (cancel) the judgment in writing within 30 days after the date of the judgment. This motion is usually filed to correct clerical errors, or to vacate a judgment if you believe that you were not served with the court papers or were not notified of the court date.

Judges may not hear cases in which they have either personal knowledge of the disputed facts, a personal bias concerning a party to the case, earlier involvement in the case as a lawyer, or a financial interest in any party or subject matter of the case.

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 party just has to state that he believes the judge is prejudiced against him and the party does not believe he can have a fair and impartial trial. Once a peremptory challenge is made, the judge cannot oppose it.

Subject to subsection (a)(2) of this Rule, any party may file a motion for new trial within ten days after entry of judgment. A party whose judgment has been amended on a motion to amend the judgment may file a motion for new trial within ten days after entry of the amended judgment.

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Maryland Motion for Recusal of Judge - Removal