(a) Generally. The court, in its discretion, may hold a hearing on the petition. The court may deny the petition without a hearing but may grant the petition only if a hearing is held. The court may permit evidence to be presented by affidavit, deposition, oral testimony, or any other manner that the court finds convenient and just. In the interest of justice, the court may decline to require strict application of the Rules in Title 5, except those relating to competency of witnesses.

(b) Notice to Victims. The State's Attorney shall give notice to each victim and victim's representative who has filed a Crime Victim Notification Request form pursuant to Code, Criminal Procedure Article, § 11-104 or who has submitted a written request to the State's Attorney to be notified of subsequent proceedings as provided under Code, Criminal Procedure Article, § 11-503. The notice shall state that (1) a petition for a writ of error coram nobis has been filed; (2) the petition has been denied without a hearing or the date, time, and location of the hearing; and (3) each victim or victim's representative may attend any hearing and request the opportunity to be heard. The court may allow the testimony of a victim or victim's representative if relevant to an issue before the court.

Source: This Rule is new.