RULE 16-304. CHAMBERS JUDGE
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MD Rules, Rule 16-304
RULE 16-304. CHAMBERS JUDGE
(1) County With More than Four Judges. In a county with more than four resident circuit court judges, the County Administrative Judge shall (A) from time to time designate one or more of the resident judges to sit as chambers judge, and (B) ensure that whenever the courthouse is open, a chambers judge is on duty in the courthouse to handle motions and emergency or other matters.
(c) Exceptions. Section (b) of this Rule does not apply to (1) motions or other matters that are to be resolved by another judge pursuant to a scheduling order or (2) other orders entered in an action or motions made or filed during the course of a trial or on the day an action is scheduled for trial.
Source: This Rule is derived from former Rule 16-102 (2016).
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[Adopted June 6, 2016, eff. July 1, 2016.]
MD Rules, Rule 16-304, MD R CTS J AND ATTYS Rule 16-304
Current with amendments received through February 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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