RULE 16-201. COURT SESSIONS
West's Annotated Code of MarylandMaryland RulesEffective: April 1, 2023
Effective: April 1, 2023
MD Rules, Rule 16-201
RULE 16-201. COURT SESSIONS
(b) Proceedings When Courts Closed. No trials or other court proceedings shall be conducted when the court is closed pursuant to section (a) of this Rule except when ordered by (1) the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or (2) a judge of the particular court in an emergency or as the public welfare may require.
(d) Commencement of Sessions. Unless otherwise ordered for good cause by the County Administrative Judge, by the presiding judge, or by regulation of the Chief Judge of the District Court, daily court proceedings ordinarily will commence no later than 9:30 a.m. The presiding judge or administrative judge may direct that proceedings commence at an earlier time. Except for unexpected or necessary delays or other good cause, particular proceedings shall ordinarily commence at the time scheduled by the County Administrative Judge, the presiding judge, the Chief Judge of the District Court, or by an official or unit of the court authorized to supervise the assignment of cases for trial or hearing.
Source: This Rule is derived from former Rule 16-106 (2016) with style changes.
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[Adopted June 6, 2016, eff. July 1, 2016. Amended April 21, 2023, eff. nunc pro tunc April 1, 2023.]
MD Rules, Rule 16-201, MD R CTS J AND ATTYS Rule 16-201
Current with amendments received through February 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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