Howard County Circuit Court Document Filing Requirements

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Information sheet

All parties must file an Information Sheet.

In compliance with Md. Rule 2-111, all parties must file an Information Sheet.

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Information report

A plaintiff must complete and attach the Information Report to the complaint unless the case is exempted by the Chief Justice under Rule 2-111(a).

Plaintiff: This Information Report must be completed and attached to the complaint filed with the Clerk of Court unless your case is exempted from the requirement by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland pursuant to Rule 2-111(a).

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Inventory

The Inventory must state each bond’s face value, issuer, interest rate, and maturity rate.

E. Bonds: State the face value, name of issuer, interest rate and maturity rate.

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Certificate

Guardians of the Property must complete the specified online training within 60 days of appointment and file the completion certificate with the Clerk’s Office.

Additionally, Guardians must complete the online training for Guardians of the Property, within sixty (60) days of appointment and file a Certificate of Completion – Guardian Orientation and Training with the Clerk’s Office.

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Information report

Anyone requiring a disability accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act must attach form CC-DC-049.

If you require an accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act - Attach form CC-DC-049

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Annual accounting

Personal property worth more than $2,500 must be listed and valued separately.

If the value of any property is over $2,500, the property must be separately listed and valued.

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Fiduciary account

B. Disbursements: List all disbursements made from guardianship/fiduciary account(s) on behalf of the Respondent. State the date of each disbursement, to whom the disbursement was paid, the purpose of the payment, and the amount of the disbursement.

B. Disbursements: List all disbursements made from guardianship/fiduciary account(s) on behalf of the Respondent. State the date of each disbursement, to whom the disbursement was paid, the purpose of the payment, and the amount of the disbursement.

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Contested adoption

Every contested adoption must have a home study investigation.

Every contested adoption must have a home study investigation.

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Inventory

The Inventory must include bank statements for all listed accounts showing their balances on the appointment date.

Also attach copies of the bank statements of all listed accounts that reflect the balance of the account as of the date of appointment.

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Complaint

Attach a duplicate copy of the complaint and indicate whether assignment to an ASTAR is requested.

FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT TO ASTAR RESOURCES JUDGES under Md. Rule 16-302, attach a duplicate copy of complaint and check whether assignment to an ASTAR is requested.

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Magistrate conference call form

The Magistrate Conference Call Form must be completed and filed with the Clerk’s Office.

The Magistrate Conference Call Form must be completed and filed with the Clerk’s Office.

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For Baltimore City filings, check only one box in this section.

CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY (CHECK ONLY ONE)

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Annual accounting

Provide documents corroborating each vehicle's value.

Please provide document(s) corroborating the value of the vehicle.

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Fee waiver form

Litigants seeking mediation-fee assistance must submit a PDF fee waiver form to the Family Law Office.

Litigants are required to submit a fee waiver form (PDF) to the Family Law Office.

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Request for spoken language interpreter form

A party who learns that an interpreter is needed for a party or witness must promptly notify the court using the Request for Spoken Language Interpreter form.

If any party becomes aware of the need for an interpreter for any party or witness, the party shall promptly notify the court by using the Request for Spoken Language Interpreter form.

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Request for fee waiver

File this fee-waiver form together with a Notice Regarding Restricted Information (form MDJ-008) in the Clerk’s Office.

You must file this Form AND a Notice Regarding Restricted Information pursuant to Rule 20-201.1 (form MDJ-008) in the Clerk’s Office.

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Mediation fee waiver form

Litigants seeking mediation fee assistance must submit a fee waiver form to the Family Law Office.

Litigants are required to submit a fee waiver form to the Family Law Office.

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Proposed child support guidelines

The draft Child Support Guidelines must be provided to the settlement judge for the settlement conference.

The draft guidelines must be provided to the settlement judge for use in the settlement conference.

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Fiduciary account

Attach records showing disbursements unless Part I account statements demonstrate the reported payments.

Attach receipts, statements or other documentation showing payments. If the account statements provided in Part I of the Fiduciary's Account demonstrate the reported disbursements, additional documentation is not required.

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Civil non domestic information sheet

The plaintiff must file a Civil Non-Domestic Information Sheet together with the complaint.

Plaintiff’s Civil Information Sheet: The plaintiff shall file a Civil Non-Domestic Information Sheet together with the complaint.

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Interpreter request

Interpreter requests must identify the language, any needed dialect, and the person for whom the interpreter is requested.

Requests for interpreters must be specific as to the language and, if appropriate, the particular dialect that may be needed. The request must also specify for whom the interpreter is needed.

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Fiduciary account

If a fiduciary bond applies, attach a copy of it.

The fiduciary bond, if any, has been filed in this action in the amount of $ on . Attach a copy of the bond.

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The monthly-income report must include the listed statements, pay stubs, court orders, and other documents showing income.

Attach Social Security statements, Department of Veterans Affairs benefit statements, pay stubs, account statements, court orders, and other documents that show income.

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Magistrate conference call request form

A request form for a Magistrate conference call must be completed and filed with the Clerk’s Office.

The request form must be completed and filed with the Clerk’s Office.

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Final fiduciary account

A final fiduciary account must state the proposed distribution of the estate and its approximate date.

The proposed distribution of the estate to be made as of the approximate date of , is as follows:

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Annual accounting

The real estate section must include documentation verifying the reported property value.

Attach documentation, such as a tax bill or printout from the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, to verify the reported value of the real estate.

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Civil domestic information sheet

All parties must file a Civil-Domestic Information Sheet.

In compliance with Md. Rule 2-111, all parties must file a Civil-Domestic Information Sheet.

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Proposed child support guidelines

In cases with contested child support issues, counsel and unrepresented parties must prepare and exchange proposed Child Support Guidelines before any settlement conference.

Child support. Also, in advance of any settlement conference, counsel and unrepresented parties are required to prepare and exchange proposed Child Support Guidelines in all cases with contested child support issues.

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Annual accounting

The other-liabilities section must report other liabilities, including alimony, child support, and garnishments, and provide a description and identify to whom the liability is owed.

D. Other: Report other liabilities, including alimony, child support, garnishments, etc. owed or paid by the minor or disabled person. Provide a description, state to whom the liability

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Fiduciary account

For assets changed during the reporting period, describe the change and attach documentation confirming it; changes in brokerage or cash account value are excluded.

This section does not pertain to any change in value to brokerage or cash accounts. Describe assets that changed during the reporting period. For example, if a house was sold during the reporting period, state the date of sale, the price of sale, where the proceeds were deposited, and why the asset was sold. Attach documentation, such as HUD-1 settlement statements, bills of sale, or other documents to confirm the sale or change in asset.

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Annual accounting

The vehicle section must identify each vehicle's type, year, make, model, period-end fair market value, lien value, and any co-owner.

E. Vehicles: Report any cars, boats, off-road vehicles, airplanes, etc. State the type of vehicle, the year, make and model, the fair market value at the end of the reporting period, the value of any lien, and the co-owner, if any.

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Annual accounting

The cash section must report checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit, with the institution, account type, last four account-number digits, period-end balance, and any joint owners.

B. Cash & Cash Equivalents: Report any checking or savings accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. List the financial institution, type of account, the last four digits of the account number, the balance at the end of the reporting period, and the joint owner(s), if any.

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The credit-card section must report each card and identify its issuer, type, last four account-number digits, and period-end balance.

B. Credit Cards: Report all credit cards in the name of the minor or disabled person. State the company issuing the card (i.e. Bank of America, BB&T, etc.), the type of card (i.e. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, etc.), the last four digits of the account number, and the balance due on the card at the end of the reporting period.

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Inventory

Personal property with a total value under $1,500 must be described generally in the Inventory.

C. Personal Property: Describe all personal property generally if the total value is under $1,500.00.

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Emergency hearing motion

To request an Emergency Hearing, a motion must be filed (in motion format) and must be titled, MOTION FOR AN EMERGENCY HEARING. The motion should contain all the relevant facts including the reason why the matter needs immediate court attention.

To request an Emergency Hearing, a motion must be filed (in motion format) and must be titled, MOTION FOR AN EMERGENCY HEARING. The motion should contain all the relevant facts including the reason why the matter needs immediate court attention.

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Inventory

Motor vehicles must be itemized in the Inventory regardless of value.

Itemize motor vehicle regardless of their value.

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Information report

A defendant must file an Information Report as required by Rule 2-323(h).

Defendant: You must file an Information Report as required by Rule 2-323(h).

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Fiduciary account

The account must answer whether anticipated medical expenses exist and include a written explanation if they do.

Answer the question regarding whether the minor or disabled person has anticipated medical expenses that the court should be aware of. If there are such expenses, provide a written explanation.

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Judgment and lien listings must include copies of court orders or other documents showing the balances owed.

Attach copies of court orders or other documents that show balances owed.

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Motion for remote proceeding or to appear remotely

A party seeking a remote appearance or conversion of an in-person hearing must file a Motion for Remote Proceeding or to Appear Remotely.

If a party wishes to request to appear remotely or convert an in-person hearing to a remote proceeding, a Motion for Remote Proceeding or to Appear Remotely must be filed.

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Information report

The verification must contain the fiduciary’s affirmation that the document is true to the best of their knowledge, information, and belief, under penalties of perjury.

I solemnly affirm under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this document are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

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Annual accounting

The retirement-account section must report the account type, company, last four account-number digits, period-end value, and beneficiary's name.

D. Retirement Accounts: Report any IRAs, Roth IRAs, 40l(k)s, 403(b)s, etc. State the name of the company, the type of asset, th\! last four digits of the account number, the value at the end of the reporting period, and the beneficiary 's name.

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Information report

If the minor or disabled person has or is expected to have medical expenses the court should know about, explain them in the report.

If yes, explain:

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Motion for emergency hearing

A Motion for an Emergency Hearing must be accompanied by an affidavit detailing the emergency facts.

An affidavit and certificate of service must accompany the Motion for an Emergency Hearing detailing the facts that give rise to the emergency.

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Request for fee waiver

The fee-waiver form includes an affirmation under penalty of perjury that its contents are true.

I solemnly affirm under the penalties of perjury and upon personal knowledge that the contents of this documentare true.

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Settlement dismissal

To finalize a settlement and close the case, the parties must file a stipulation or notice of dismissal with the Court under Md. Rule 2-506 and provide a courtesy copy to the CCMO.

To finalize the settlement and close the case, the parties must file a stipulation of dismissal or notice of dismissal with the Court, in conformance with Md. Rule 2-506 and provide a courtesy copy to the CCMO.

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Fiduciary account

This form is used as the final fiduciary account when the property guardianship ends or the guardian resigns or is removed.

This form is also used as the final Fiduciary’s Account if the guardianship of the property is terminated, or the guardian of the property resigns or is removed by the court.

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Petition

In addition to the Petition, please include a cover letter that clearly indicates an emergency exists and should be reviewed by the court immediately.

In addition to the Petition, please include a cover letter that clearly indicates an emergency exists and should be reviewed by the court immediately.

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Inventory

Any personal property item valued over $1,500 must be specifically itemized in the Inventory.

If any item of personal property is valued over $1,500.00, then specifically itemize.

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Annual accounting

Guardians of the Property must file an annual accounting under Md. Rule 10-706.

Guardians of the Property must also file an annual accounting pursuant to Md. Rule 10-706.