Howard County Circuit Court Document Filing Requirements

CRITICAL

Applies to

Information report

Defendants 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).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to shorten time

Must include

certificate of service

The motion form includes a certificate identifying the party or attorney served with a copy of the motion.

I certify that the following party, parties, or attorney(s) was/were served with a copy of this Motion to Shorten Time for Motion/Request for Postponement as indicated:

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Request for spoken language interpreter form

A party who becomes aware that an interpreter is needed 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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

If available, attach personal-property appraisals or documents showing values or amounts owed at the end of the reporting period or the most recent available date.

If available, attach appraisals or any documents that show values or balances owed at the end of the reporting period or the most recent.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Statement of parties concerning marital and non marital property

A Statement of Parties Concerning Marital and Non-Marital Property is indicated for cases with contested issues involving marital property.

Statement of Parties Concerning Marital and Non-Marital Property in all cases with contested issues involving marital property.

WARNINGCivil cases

The other-liabilities section must include documents showing any balances owed and copies of court orders entered or changed during the reporting period.

Attach copies of documents that show balances owed (if any). Also attach copies of court orders entered or changed during the reporting period.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

A section that does not apply must be marked “Not applicable” or “N/A.”

If a section of this form does not apply, write “Not applicable” or “N/A.”

WARNINGCivil cases

The credit-card section must include statements showing balances at the end of the reporting period or the most recent balances.

Attach statements that show balances as of the end of the reporting period or the most recent.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for remote participation

A person selecting “Other reason(s)” must state the reason in detail.

☐ Other reason(s) (please state your reason(s) in detail):

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

Income may be supported by the listed records, but additional documentation is unnecessary when Part I account statements demonstrate the reported income.

You may submit Social Security statements, Department of Veterans Affairs benefit statements, pay stubs, account statements, court orders, or other documents that show income. If the account statements provided in Part I of the Fiduciary's Account demonstrate the reported income, additional documentation is not required.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

List the specified annuities, burial-related assets, college 529 plans, life-insurance cash values, and amounts owed to the minor or disabled person.

List annuities, burial accounts, burial plots, pre-paid burial plans, college 529 plans, cash values of life insurance policies. Also list judgments, loans, promissory notes, etc., owed to the minor or disabled person.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

Enter the totals from the preceding sections in the current Fiduciary Account summary column.

(enter totals from above)

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Annual report

The annual report should address whether the grounds for guardianship still exist.

The report should address whether the grounds for the guardianship still exist.

WARNINGCivil cases

The disbursements section must list payments made from fiduciary accounts.

List payments made from fiduciary accounts.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Applies to

Criminal case tracking information sheet

Track assignment is based on the Criminal Case Tracking Information Sheet prepared by the SAO and filed in the Clerk’s Office.

The track assignment is based on information provided by the Criminal Case Tracking Information Sheet prepared by the State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) and filed in the Clerk’s Office.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

Attach copies of policies or contracts for the other assets listed.

Attach copies of policies or contracts.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

Attach statements showing the value of brokerage accounts and securities as of the appointment date or the most recent available date.

Attach statements that show values as of the date of your appointment or the most recent.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

Describe personal property collectively when its total value is less than $2,500.

Describe property if the collective value is less than $2,500.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Line

If service has not been completed for all interested parties, the petitioner or an interested party should submit a line to the Clerk’s Office requesting a new Show Cause Order and hearing date.

If service has not been effectuated on all interested parties, the petitioner or any interested party should submit a line to the Clerk’s Office requesting a new Show Cause Order with a new hearing date.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

When a party lacks personal knowledge to support all facts in the motion, additional affidavits should be used.

In certain instances, where the party does not have the personal knowledge to support all the facts in the motion, additional affidavits should be used.

WARNINGCivil cases

The income section must list all income, including benefits received, during the reporting period.

List all income, including benefits received (payments from insurance, judgments, loans, promissory notes, etc.) during the reporting period.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Information report

The Information Report cannot be submitted or accepted as a pleading.

THIS INFORMATION REPORT CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AS A PLEADING

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

Attach copies of policies or contracts added or changed during the reporting period.

Attach copies of policies or contracts added or changed during the reporting period.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for remote participation

Complete the attorney-client confidential communication section only when the remote participant is an attorney or is represented by an attorney.

Complete only if the person appearing remotely is an attorney or a person represented by an attorney.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

When the defendant’s Information Form shows a different track designation from the plaintiffs’, any party may file a track-change motion with a proposed order.

When the defendant files the Information Form, and the track designation is different from plaintiffs, any party may file a motion and proposed order requesting the track to be changed.

WARNINGCriminal 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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Information report

If Liability is selected, mark one liability-status option; the information is not an admission and may be used only for Track Assignment.

If you indicated Liability above, mark one of the following. This information is not an admission and may not be used for any purpose other than Track Assignment.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Information report

For a new case, select one Case Category/Subcategory box.

IF NEW CASE: CASE CATEGORY/SUBCATEGORY (Check one box.)

WARNINGCivil cases

The loans section must include account statements or other documents showing the amount owed at the end of the reporting period or the most recent amount.

Attach account statements, or other documents that show amounts owed as of the end of the reporting period or the most recent.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

Real estate entries must include documentation showing fair market value as of appointment or the most recent value.

Attach documentation that shows fair market values as of the date of your appointment (from a state department of assessments and taxation, real estate website or listing, etc.) or the most recent.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Applies to

Criminal case tracking information sheet

Select one track on the Criminal Case Tracking Information Sheet.

CRIMINAL TRACK REQUESTED: (check one track)

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Information report

When reporting monetary damages, do not include attorney’s fees, interest, or court costs.

MONETARY DAMAGES (Do not include Attorney’s Fees, Interest, or Court Costs)

WARNINGCivil cases

The liabilities section must list debts other than the previously listed mortgage or liens, using additional sheets if needed.

List debts owed, other than mortgage or liens listed above. Attach additional sheets if needed.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

List each personal-property item valued over $2,500.

List each item with a value over $2,500 (fine jewelry, artwork, valuable collectables, etc.).

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

For any inapplicable section of the form, the filer must write “Not applicable” or “N/A.”

If a section of this form does not apply, write “Not applicable” or “N/A.”

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

Attach a valuation for each vehicle as of the guardianship appointment date or the most recent available date.

Attach valuations for each vehicle as of the date of your appointment as guardian or the most recent.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Information report

Complete the estimated trial length, except for cases in Baltimore County or Baltimore City.

With the exception of Baltimore County and Baltimore City, please fill in the estimated LENGTH OF TRIAL.

WARNINGCivil cases

Yearly income must be divided by 12 and quarterly amounts by 3 when reporting monthly income.

Divide yearly income by 12 and quarterly amounts by 3.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for remote proceeding or to appear remotely

Remote appearances are subject to applicable administrative orders and the County Administrative Judge, and a party seeking one must file a Motion for Remote Proceeding or to Appear Remotely.

The availability of a remote hearing or remote appearance is subject to the current Maryland Judiciary Administrative Orders and the County Administrative Judge. 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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Annual accounting

Attach additional documents to the cash section as needed.

Attach additional documents as needed.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

Report the listed annuities, burial-related assets, college 529 plans, life-insurance cash values, and amounts owed to the minor or disabled person in the Other section.

List annuities, burial accounts, burial plots, pre-paid burial plans, college 529 plans, cash values of life insurance policies. Also list judgments, loans, promissory notes, etc., owed to the minor or disabled person.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

Complete the fiduciary-estate summary using the totals entered above.

The following is a summary of the fiduciary estate (enter totals from above)

WARNINGCivil cases

The report must list all income, including benefits, life insurance payments, and debt payments.

List all income, including benefits the person receives, including life insurance payments, debt payments (e.g., judgments, loans, promissory notes).

WARNINGCivil cases

The report must list debts other than the previously listed mortgage or liens.

List debts owed, other than mortgage or liens listed above.

WARNINGCivil cases

The judgments and liens section must include copies, court orders, or other documents showing the amount owed at the end of the reporting period or the most recent amount.

Attach copies or court orders or other documents that show balances owed as of the end of the reporting period or the most recent.

WARNINGCivil cases

Attach statements showing brokerage and securities values at the end of the reporting period or the most recent available date.

Attach statements that show values at the end of the reporting period or the most recent.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

If available, attach appraisals or other documents showing personal-property values or balances owed.

If available, attach appraisals or any documents that show values or balances owed.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Annual accounting

If more than three properties need to be listed, attach additional pages.

The Account provides space to list up to three properties. Please attach additional pages if needed.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Information report

Indicate all applicable responses about whether the case is appropriate for referral to an ADR process under Md. Rule 17-101.

Is this case appropriate for referral to an ADR process under Md. Rule 17-101? (Check all that apply)

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

When personal property has a collective value below $2,500, describe it as one category rather than itemizing each piece and its value.

Describe property if the collective value is less than $2,500. For example, if the total value of the person’s property is $900, do not describe each item or list the value of each piece. Describe it as one category, “furniture.”