Circuit Court for Prince George's County Filing Rules

The Court may extend the discovery deadline for good cause shown.

The arraignment must be scheduled within 14 days after the delinquency petition is filed.

Counsel must file a line of appearance with the Clerk’s Office before the arraignment can be removed from the calendar.

When a CINA petition is filed without a shelter care request, the Clerk’s Office must mail summons to the parent, guardian, or custodian and prepare an appointment order for the child’s counsel.

A divorce filing fee of $165.00 applies, although the court may waive it based on a waiver request, representation by a civil legal aid lawyer, or another court determination.

Reasonable oral or written notice must be provided to the respondent and the respondent’s parent, guardian, or custodian.

Original postponement motions must be filed with the Clerk’s Office; courtesy copies to chambers are permitted after filing.

A request for an emergency hearing must be made by filing a motion in motion format.