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RULE 9-303. PETITION

West's Annotated Code of MarylandMaryland RulesEffective: July 1, 2023

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Maryland Rules
Title 9. Family Law Actions
Chapter 300. Domestic Violence
Effective: July 1, 2023
MD Rules, Rule 9-303
RULE 9-303. PETITION
Currentness
(a) Generally. Except as permitted by section (b) of this Rule, a petitioner may seek relief from abuse by filing with the District Court or a circuit court a petition that complies with the requirements of Code, Family Law Article, § 4-504.
Cross reference: For permitted electronic filing of petitions and remote electronic participation by video conferencing from certain locations, see Code, Family Law Article, § 4-505.1.
(b) Exception. When neither the office of the clerk of the circuit court nor the Office of the District Court Clerk is open for business, the petition may be filed with a commissioner of the District Court.
Source: This Rule is new.

Credits

[Adopted March 2, 2015, eff. July 1, 2015. Amended April 1, 2023, eff. July 1, 2023.]
MD Rules, Rule 9-303, MD R FAM LAW ACT Rule 9-303
Current with amendments received through February 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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