Howard County Circuit Court Document Filing Requirements

WARNINGCivil cases

The report must list other liabilities, including alimony, child support, and garnishments.

List other liabilities such as alimony, child support, garnishments, etc.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

For each real estate entry, one ownership type must be selected.

Ownership type (select one):

WARNINGCivil cases

The other-liabilities section must list liabilities such as alimony, child support, and garnishments.

List other liabilities such as alimony, child support, garnishments, etc.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

The report must list property owned solely or jointly by the minor or disabled person.

List property solely or jointly owned by the minor or disabled person.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Information report

When filing in an existing case, skip the Case Category/Subcategory section and proceed to the Relief section.

If filing in an existing case, skip Case Category/Subcategory section – go to Relief section.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

The filer must attach additional sheets when needed.

Attach additional sheets if needed.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

If the minor or disabled person has or is expected to have relevant medical expenses, explain them in the account.

Does the minor or disabled person have or do you anticipate medical expenses the court should know about? ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, explain:

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

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

Request for waiver of fees

A Request for Waiver of Fees form should be filed to request a fee waiver for family services.

To request a fee waiver for family services, a Request for Waiver of Fees form should be filed.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

Cash and cash-equivalent entries must include statements showing balances as of appointment or the most recent balance.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

Attach statements showing cash and cash-equivalent balances at the end of the reporting period or the most recent available date.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Track change motion

Must include

proposed order

If the defendant’s Information Sheet designates a different track, a party requesting a track change may file a motion accompanied by a proposed order.

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

WARNING

Applies to

Interpreter request

The interpreter request must include the country and region where the language is spoken.

5. Country & region where language is spoken (do not omit):

WARNINGCivil cases

The disbursements section must include receipts, statements, and other documentation showing payments.

Attach receipts, statements, and other documentation showing payments.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

The report must include statements showing fair market values and balances as of appointment and, if available, documents describing the assets.

Attach copies of statements that show fair market values and balances as of the date of your appointment and documents that describe assets if available.

WARNINGCivil cases

For a new or existing case, check all applicable relief options.

IF NEW OR EXISTING CASE: RELIEF (Check All that Apply)

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Request for spoken language interpreter

A party who learns that an interpreter is needed must promptly notify the court using the specified form, stating the language, any needed dialect, and for whom the interpreter is requested.

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. A delay in notifying the court of the need for an interpreter may result in the inability to handle a case on the scheduled date. 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.

WARNINGCivil cases

The income section must include the listed statements 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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

Attach a valuation for each vehicle as of the end of the reporting period or the most recent available date.

Attach valuations for each vehicle as of the end of the reporting period or the most recent.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Interpreter request

An interpreter request must identify the language, any appropriate dialect, and the person for whom the interpreter is needed.

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Cover letter

If a Guardianship Order is required by HCPSS, please indicate a hearing is needed quickly for the purpose of school enrollment in a cover letter to the Court accompanying the petition.

If a Guardianship Order is required by HCPSS, please indicate a hearing is needed quickly for the purpose of school enrollment in a cover letter to the Court accompanying the petition.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Annual accounting

Appraisals and other documents showing personal-property values or balances are optional.

You may, but are not required, to submit appraisals or any documents that show values or balances owed at the end of the reporting period.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Petition

A Petition may be filed to seek termination of a Guardianship of the Property for the stated reasons.

Upon Petition, the court may terminate a Guardianship of the Property for good cause, due to cessation of the disability, or death, see Md. Rule 10-710.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Annual accounting

Personal property worth less than $2,500 may be reported as one category instead of listing each item separately.

F. Personal Property: Personal property includes items such as fine jewelry, artwork, valuable collectibles, etc. If value of the property is less than $2,500, it may be described as one category. For example, if the total value of the minor or disabled person's furniture is only $900, it may be listed as "furniture" worth $900 without separately listing each piece of furniture.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Fiduciary account

Recurring disbursements may be combined on a single line in the account.

Recurring disbursements may be combined and reported on one line.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Inventory and information report

Additional sheets may be attached when needed to complete the report.

Attach additional sheets if needed.

INFO

Applies to

Motion for postponement form

Self-represented people may use the Motion for Postponement form to request a postponement.

If you are self-represented and wish you file a postponement, you may use the Motion for Postponement form.

INFO

Applies to

Motion for remote participation

A Motion for Remote Participation may be filed to request a remote appearance.

If you wish to appear remotely a Motion for Remote Participation may be filed.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Petition

A Petition may be filed to seek termination of an adult Guardianship of the Person for the stated reasons.

Upon Petition, the court may terminate a Guardianship of the (Adult) Person for good cause, due to cessation of the disability, or death, see Md. Rule 10-209.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Transcript courtroom audio request form

Parties or counsel may request a transcript using The Transcript/Courtroom Audio Request Form and filing it with the Clerk’s Office.

Parties and or counsel may request a transcript by using The Transcript/Courtroom Audio Request Form and filing it with the Clerk’s Office.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Petition

A Petition may be filed to seek termination of a minor’s Guardianship of the Person on the stated grounds.

Upon Petition, the court may terminate a Guardianship of the Person of a Minor when the minor has attained the age of majority, the minor is emancipated, or for other good cause, see Md. Rule 10-209.

INFOCriminal cases

Applies to

Defendants review of criminal case tracking information sheet

A defendant who disagrees with the SAO’s track designation may complete a review sheet if the defendant files an appropriate pleading.

In addition, the defendant may complete a Defendant’s Review of Criminal Case Tracking Information Sheet if the defendant disagrees with the State’s Attorney’s Office’s Track designation and files an appropriate pleading.

CRITICALCivil cases

A petition for guardianship of an adult’s person must meet the stated evidentiary standard and include the listed information and certificates.

The Petition for Guardianship must demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the requirements of Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 13-705 (2020) have been satisfied. This includes proving that there are no less restrictive alternatives available for the alleged disabled person. The contents of the petition must comply with Md. Rule 10-112 and include: 1. Names and addresses of all interested persons, see Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 13-101(k) (2019) and Md. Rule 10-103(f); 2. Descriptions of attempted less restrictive alternatives; 3. The nature, value, and location of the alleged disabled person’s (ADP) property; and 4. Two certificates of incapacity as set forth in Md. Rule 10-202.