(a) Statement. The judge shall prepare and file or dictate into the record a statement setting forth separately each ground on which the petition is based, the federal and state rights involved, the court's ruling with respect to each ground, and the reasons for the ruling.

(b) Order of Court. The statement shall include or be accompanied by an order granting or denying relief. If the order is in favor of the petitioner, the court may provide for rearraignment, retrial, custody, bail, discharge, correction of sentence, or other matters that may be necessary and proper.

(c) Copy to the Parties. A copy of the order shall be filed promptly with the clerk and sent to the petitioner, petitioner's counsel, and the State's Attorney.

(d) Finality. The order constitutes a final judgment when entered by the clerk.

Committee note: An appeal from a District Court judgment under this Rule proceeds in accordance with the Rules in Title 7, Chapter 100 applicable in civil actions. An appeal from a circuit court judgment under this Rule proceeds in accordance with the Rules in Title 8.

Cross reference: See Skok v. State, 361 Md. 52 (2000).

Source: This Rule is new.