Md. R. Jud. & Judi. Appts. 18-404

As amended through April 5, 2024
Rule 18-404 - Service of Documents
(a) Charges
(1) Where Served

Charges filed against a judge shall be served on the judge at the address requested by the judge or at the judge's address of record, except if the judge is represented by anattorney who has agreed to accept service, service shall be on the judge's attorney at the attorney's business address.

(2) Method of Service

Charges shall be served by certified mail, restricted delivery, and by first-class mail. Service shall be complete upon mailing in accordance with Rule 1-321(b). If an electronic mail address has been furnished by the judge, charges shall be contemporaneously transmitted electronically.

(b) Other Documents

Unless otherwise directed by a Rule in this Chapter or agreed to in writing between the serving party and the party to be served, all other documents to be served on the judge, Investigative Counsel, the Board, or the Commission shall be served electronically at an address furnished by each of them to the other. If an electronic mail address is not furnished or is otherwise unavailable, all other documents shall be served by first-class mail at the last known address of the judge or the judge's attorney, Investigative Counsel, the Board, or the Commission.

Md. R. Jud. & Judi. Appts. 18-404

This Rule is new.

Adopted May 15, 2019, eff. 7/1/2019; amended March 30, 2021, eff. 7/1/2021.

See Rule 18-422(a)(4).