Judge Theodore M. Hart

Witnesses: Prior to the hearing the attorneys and self-represented litigants should file with the Clerk of the Court a list of witnesses, with full names, email addresses and telephone numbers.

The request for a witness to appear by telephone must be filed before the scheduled hearing.

The parties must prepare and file proposed exhibits with the Clerk at least two days before the hearing.

Applies to

Juror qualification form

Juror qualification forms must request the listed contact, employment, and accommodation information.

Applies to

Motion

A party seeking a remote proceeding or remote appearance must file a motion under the cited Maryland Rules.

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Initial filing

All initial filings must include the filer’s email address and a telephone number where the filer can be reached on the hearing day.

The State’s Attorney may move to extend a grand jury’s term so it can complete an investigation specified in the judge’s order.

A party or attorney unable to attend must contact the magistrate’s chambers at least seven days beforehand to obtain a new date or time; failure to notify or appear may result in an unmodifiable Scheduling Order or dismissal if the plaintiff fails to appear.

To reschedule, the requesting party or attorney must obtain an agreed date within 21 days of the original conference date; if the parties cannot agree within that time, the requester must file a written request with the Clerk’s Office explaining the reason for postponement and why a date cannot be set within 21 days.

Service

Mail

by first class United States mail to address;

Service

Personal service

If a person does not respond to service by mail, the summons must be served personally by the Sheriff.

The defendant must be served within 60 days; after that, the summons is invalid unless the plaintiff renews it by motion.