Howard County Circuit Court Document Filing Requirements

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

The guardian should sign the verification. Any co-guardian may sign on the second signature line. If your address has changed since the last account, please check the box indicating this is a new address since the last report, or since appointment if this is the first account). If the account is unsigned, it will be returned to the guardian for signature.

The guardian should sign the verification. Any co-guardian may sign on the second signature line. If your address has changed since the last account, please check the box indicating this is a new address since the last report, or since appointment if this is the first account). If the account is unsigned, it will be returned to the guardian for signature.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Information report

Attach copies of instruments showing the minor or disabled person’s interest in other property.

Attach copies of instruments that show the minor or disabled person’s interest.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Annual accounting

Submit account statements covering the entire reporting period for cash accounts and certificates of deposit.

Please submit account statements for the entire reporting period.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Custody or visitation order

A custody or visitation order based on a parent's deployment must require reasonable accommodation of the deployment leave schedule, contact opportunities with the child, and timely leave-schedule information to the other parent.

Any custody or visitation order issued based on the deployment of a parent shall require that: (1) the other parent reasonably accommodates the leave schedule of the parent who is subject to the deployment; (2) the other parent facilitates opportunities for telephone and electronic mail contact between the parent who is subject to the deployment and the child during the period of deployment; and (3) the parent who is subject to the deployment provide timely information regarding the parent’s leave schedule to the other parent.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Petition

A petition for a child custody or visitation order filed after a parent's deployment must specifically reference the deployment's end date.

A parent who petitions the court for an order or modification of an existing child custody or visitation order after returning from a deployment shall specifically reference the date of the end of the deployment in the petition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

The account must complete the five income, disbursement, difference, and cash-value lines as instructed.

Total Income and Disbursements: Provide the total income (Part III.A) on the first line. Provide the total disbursements (Part III.B) on the second line. Subtract the total disbursements from the total income to determine the third line. On the fourth line, provide the ending value of the cash and cash equivalents reported on the previous account (or Inventory, if this is the first account). On the fifth line, provide the cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period for this account (Part I.B).

CRITICALCivil cases

If filing a complaint in Baltimore City or Baltimore County, fill out the appropriate box below.

IF YOU ARE FILING YOUR COMPLAINT IN BALTIMORE CITY OR BALTIMORE COUNTY, PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPROPRIATE BOX BELOW.

CRITICALCivil cases

For a Lead Paint case, fill in the youngest plaintiff’s birth date.

Lead Paint Fill in: Birth Date of youngest plaintiff .

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to shorten time

A Motion to Shorten Time is required when the hearing is less than 18 days after the Motion for Postponement is filed.

If the hearing date is less than 18 days from the date of filing a Motion for Postponement, a Motion to Shorten Time is required.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Petition

The guardian must file a Petition and a Final Fiduciary’s Report to seek termination of the Guardianship of the Property.

The guardian shall file a Petition and Final Fiduciary’s Report within 45 days after discovering the existence of grounds for termination.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

The account must list fair market values and balances as of the reporting period’s end date.

List the fair market values and balances as of the end date of this reporting period.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Request for interpreter form

If an interpreter is needed, complete the Request for Interpreter form and file it with the Clerk of Court.

If an Interpreter is needed, please complete the Request for Interpreter form (see below) and file with the Clerk of Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Annual accounting

The securities section must identify the company, asset type, last four account-number digits, period-end value, and any joint owners.

C. Brokerage Accounts, Stocks, Bonds and Other Securities: State the name of the company, the type of asset, the last four digits of the account number, the value at the end of the reporting period, and joint owner(s), if any.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Quarterly statement

If the court finds enhanced procedures necessary, unless it orders otherwise, the parties must provide the parties against whom the fee award is sought quarterly statements reporting professionals’ total time spent on the case during the quarter and the total value of that time.

Upon a finding by the court that enhanced procedures are necessary, and unless otherwise ordered by the court, the procedures shall include that the parties shall provide to the parties against whom the award is sought quarterly statements showing the total amount of time all attorneys, paralegals and other professionals have spent on the case during the quarter and the total value of that time.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

The account must describe pending litigation, potential claims or inheritances, other public benefits, and other matters the court should know about.

Describe pending litigation, potential claims, potential inheritances, other public benefits (e.g., food stamps), or other matters of which the court should be aware.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Annual report

Guardians of the Person must submit an annual report complying with the cited rule and statute.

Guardians of the Person must submit an annual report fulfilling the requirements in compliance with Md. Rule 10-206 and Md. Cod Ann., Est. & Trusts § 13-708(b)(8)(i) (2019).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Attorneys fees judgment

An attorneys’ fees award must be made in a judgment separate from the judgment in the underlying action, unless the court orders otherwise.

Any award of attorneys’ fees shall be made in a judgment that is separate from any judgment entered in the underlying cause of action unless otherwise ordered by the court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to shorten time

The motion form includes an affidavit affirming under penalty of perjury that the paper's contents are true to the affiant's knowledge, information, and belief.

I SOLEMNLY AFFIRM under the penalties of perjury that the contents of the foregoing paper are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Certificate of service

For each additional person served, attach a completed form CC-DC-128.

For additional person(s) served, please attach completed form CC-DC-128 (Certificate of Service).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for fee waiver

Must include

certificate of service

The fee-waiver form includes a certificate-of-service section.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Child custody or visitation order

A child custody or visitation order issued during a parent's deployment must specifically reference that deployment.

Any order or modification of an existing child custody or visitation order issued by a court during a term of a deployment of a parent shall specifically reference the deployment of the parent.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory

The Inventory must include documentation showing the assets’ current market value or their value on the appointment date.

Please attach any documentation showing the current market value or value as of the date of the appointment of guardianship.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Written statement

The written statement must identify the claim’s legal basis and theory, specify contract-related details when applicable, state whether it is triable by a jury, and address whether the attorneys’ fees guidelines should apply.

The written statement shall set forth whether the claim is pursuant to the law, a statute, or a contract. If the claim is pursuant to a contract, it shall state whether the claim is part of the damages being sought or is due to the prevailing party. It shall also identify the legal theory, statute or contract provision and whether the claim is triable by a jury. It shall also address whether the Guidelines Regarding Compensable and Non-compensable Attorneys’ Fees and Related Expenses contained as an Appendix to the Rules should be applicable.

CRITICALCivil cases

Loan listings must be supported by account statements or other documents showing the amount owed as of the appointment date or most recently.

Attach account statements, or other documents that show amounts owed as of the date of your appointment or the most recent.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Enforcement action

To begin an enforcement action, the prevailing party must complete and file the appropriate forms with the court.

To begin an enforcement action, the prevailing party will have to complete and file the appropriate forms with the court, pay the required filing fees, and appear in court for additional hearings.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Affidavit

Affidavits must be attached to motions for mailing or service and signed by the party, unless counsel has personal knowledge.

All affidavits are to be attached to motions for mailing and/or service and must be signed by the party, not by counsel, unless the attorney has personal knowledge.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory

The Inventory must state each real property’s location and liber/folio, any mortgage or encumbrance balance, and the lender, if any.

A. Real Estate: State the location of any real property, the liber/folio, the balance of any mortgages or other encumbrances on the property, if any, and the name of the Lender, if any.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Information report

For either question answered “Yes,” provide the requested information and attach documentation supporting the property’s value.

If the answer to either questions is "Yes," provide the requested information and attach any supporting documentation corroborating the value of the property.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Answer

In the specified circumstances, the defendant must file a Civil Non-Domestic Information Sheet with the answer; if a required sheet is not filed, the court may continue the action on its previously assigned track.

Defendant’s Civil Information Sheet: In compliance with Md. Rule 2-323, the defendant shall file with the answer a Civil Non-Domestic Information Sheet if (1) the plaintiff has failed to file the Civil Non-Domestic Information Sheet required by Md. Rule 2-111(a), (2) the defendant disagrees with anything contained in an information sheet filed by the plaintiff, (3) the defendant disagrees with a differentiated case management track previously selected by the court, or (4) the defendant has filed or expects to file a counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party claim. If the defendant fails to file a required information sheet with the answer, the court may continue the action on any track previously assigned.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Final fiduciary account

Guardians filing a Final Fiduciary's Account must propose how the assets will be distributed, including each recipient and amount.

This section only applies to guardians filing a Final Fiduciary's Account. A Final Fiduciary's Account is typically filed when a guardian resigns or is removed, or if the guardianship can be terminated. State a proposed distribution of the assets, including to whom the final distribution should be made to and the amount of the final distribution.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Information report

If an accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act is required, check the box and attach form CC-DC-049.

 If you require an accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, check here and attach form CC-DC-049

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Information report

If the minor or disabled person has an interest in other property, describe each type of interest in the report.

If yes, describe each type of interest below.

CRITICALCivil cases

If Business and Technology track designation is requested, attach a duplicate complaint and select one track.

For all jurisdictions, if Business and Technology track designation under Md. Rule 16-308 is requested, attach a duplicate copy of complaint and check one of the tracks below.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Information report

Describe pending litigation, potential claims or inheritances, other public benefits, and other matters the court should know about.

Describe pending litigation, potential claims, potential inheritances, other public benefits (e.g., food stamps), or other matters of which the court should be aware.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Joint pretrial statement

All parties must prepare a joint pretrial statement addressing the nature of the case, claims and defenses, stipulations, the number of witnesses, and exhibits.

Pursuant to Md. Rule 2-504.2, a joint pretrial statement must be prepared by all parties stating the nature of the case, set forth claims and defenses, stipulations, and the number of witnesses and list of exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Parenting plan or joint statement

Parents must file a comprehensive parenting plan or, if they cannot agree, complete the specified joint statement under Maryland Rule 9-204.2.

Parenting Plans. In accordance with Md. Rule 9-204.1 and the scheduling order, parents must file a comprehensive parenting plan, or, if they are unable to reach an agreement, they shall complete a Joint Statement of the Parties Concerning Decision-Making Authority and Parenting Time pursuant to Md. Rule 9-204.2.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Adoption file

Adoption files must include valid consents or a request for the court to issue a Show Cause Order.

All files must include valid consents or a request for the court to issue a Show Cause Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Other-liability listings must include copies of documents showing any balances owed.

Attach copies of documents that show balances owed (if any).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Annual accounting

For any section that does not apply, the guardian must write “Not applicable” or “N/A” rather than leave it blank.

If a section of the Account does not apply to your guardianship, please write "Not applicable" or "N/A." Do not leave sections blank.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for remote participation

If a spoken language interpreter is required, complete and file form CC-DC-041.

*For a spoken language interpreter, complete and file a Request for Spoken Language Interpreter (CC-DC-041).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Joint pretrial statement

The parties’ joint pretrial statement must describe the nature of the case, claims and defenses, stipulations, the number of witnesses, and the exhibits.

Pursuant to Md. Rule 2-504.2, a joint pretrial statement must be prepared by the parties stating the nature of the case, set forth claims and defenses, stipulations, and the number of witnesses and list of exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Copies of court orders entered or changed during the reporting period must also be attached.

Also attach copies of court orders entered or changed during the reporting period.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Civil non domestic information sheet

The parties select a case track on the Civil Non-Domestic Information Sheet.

The parties select a track on the Civil Non-Domestic Information Sheet.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory

The Inventory must identify each financial institution, account number, and account type.

B. Cash: State the name of the financial institutions, the account numbers, and the type of the accounts (i.e., checking, savings, CD, etc.).

CRITICALCivil cases

The judgments and liens section must report previously unlisted judgments or liens and provide a description and balance due.

C. Judgments/Liens: Report any judgments or liens owed by the minor or disabled person that have not yet been reported in the Account. Provide a description and the balance due.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Annual accounting

Attach copies, orders, or other documents showing period-end balances for reported judgments or liens.

Attach copies, orders, or other documents that show the balances owed at the end of the reporting period.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

is owed, and state the balance due. Attached copies of documentation that show balances owed and copies of court orders entered or changed during the reporting period.

is owed, and state the balance due. Attached copies of documentation that show balances owed and copies of court orders entered or changed during the reporting period.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory

The Inventory must state the amount of any lien on personal property, if applicable.

If applicable, state the amount of any lien on an item of personal property.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

Attach proof of insurance or notices of eligibility.

Attach proof of insurance or notices of eligibility.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

A postponement motion must include a proposed order.

The motion must include a proposed order (see https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/circuit/howard/pdfs/postponementprose.pdf for an example of a motion and proposed order)