Md. R. Civ. P. Dist. Ct. 3-516

As amended through November 13, 2024

Rule 3-516 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Exhibits

(a) Generally

All exhibits marked for identification at a hearing or trial, whether or not offered in evidence and, if offered, whether or not admitted, shall form part of the record. With leave of court, a party may substitute a photograph or copy for any exhibit.

Committee note: Exhibits that are pre-marked by a party or pre-filed at the direction of the court do not constitute part of the record prior to being marked or offered as provided in section (a) of this Rule.

(b) If Appeal is De Novo

In an action where an appeal would be tried de novo, exhibits shall be returned to the parties at the conclusion of the proceeding unless the court orders otherwise.

Cross reference: See Rule 7-102 (a) concerning appeals tried de novo.

(c) If Appeal is on the Record

In an action where an appeal would be heard on the record made in the District Court, all exhibits described in section (a) of this Rule shall remain in the custody of the District Court clerk unless the court orders otherwise. If the court orders that the custodian of an exhibit be someone other than the clerk, the court shall:

(1) state the identity of the custodian on the record;

(2) instruct the custodian, until relieved of the responsibility by law or by court order, to secure the exhibit until final determination of the action, including all appellate proceedings; and

(3) instruct the clerk to make a docket entry identifying the court-ordered custodian of the exhibit.

Md. R. Civ. P. Dist. Ct. 3-516

This Rule is derived from former Rule 635 b.

Adopted April 6, 1984, eff. 7/1/1984; amended Oct. 15, 2024, eff. 1/1/2025.