Md. R. Elec. Prac. in Judi. Proce. 21-103

As amended through October 15, 2024
Rule 21-103 - DECISION TO ORDER REMOTE ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION
(a) In General
(1) In the District Court

An administrative judge of the District Court, by administrative order posted on the website of the court in that district, may direct that specific categories of proceedings eligible for remote electronic participation under Rule 21-201 or Rule 21-301 be conducted, in whole or in part, in that manner unless otherwise ordered, for good cause, by the presiding judge in a particular case.

(2) In the Circuit Court

The county administrative judge, by administrative order entered as part of the court's case management plan, may direct that specific categories of proceedings eligible for remote electronic participation under Rule 21-201 or Rule 21-301 be conducted, in whole or in part, in that manner unless otherwise ordered, for good cause, by the presiding judge in a particular case.

(3) In the Appellate Courts

The Chief Judge of the Appellate Court and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, by administrative order posted on the Judiciary website, may direct that specific categories of proceedings eligible for remote electronic participation under Rule 21-401 be conducted, in whole or in part, in that manner unless otherwise ordered, for good cause.

(b) In Particular Proceeding

If the court intends to permit or require remote electronic participation on its own initiative in a proceeding that is subject to participation under Rule 21-201, Rule 21-301, or Rule 21-401, but is not subject to an administrative order entered pursuant to section (a) of this Rule, the court shall notify the parties in writing of its intention to do so and afford them a reasonable opportunity to object. An objection shall state specific grounds and may be ruled on without a hearing.

Md. R. Elec. Prac. in Judi. Proce. 21-103

This Rule is derived in part from former Rule 2-802(b) (2023) and is in part new.

Adopted April 21, 2023, eff. 7/1/2023.

See Rules 21-201(b), 21-301(b), and 21-401(b).