Md. R. Rev. Ct. App. & Spec. App. 8-125

As amended through September 13, 2024

Rule 8-125 - Appeals from Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction - Confidentiality

(a) Scope

This Rule applies to an appeal from a criminal prosecution or conviction in which the victim of the alleged crime:

(1) was a minor child at the time of the crime; or

(2) is the victim of a crime that would require the defendant, if convicted, to register as a sex offender. Cross reference: See Code, Criminal Procedure Article, §§ 11701 - 11-704.2.

(b) Confidentiality

(1) Name of Victim

The name of an individual covered by section (a) of this Rule, other than the individual's initials, shall not be used in any opinion, oral argument, brief, record extract, petition, appendix, or other document pertaining to the appeal that is generally available to the public.

(2) Other Identifying Information

Other information from which an individual covered by subsection (a) of this Rule might readily be identified, including the individual's street address, phone number, e-mail address, or the names (other than initials) of related individuals other than a defendant in the criminal prosecution, shall not be used in any opinion, oral argument, brief, record extract, petition, appendix, or other document pertaining to the appeal that is generally available to the public.

(3) Information Filed Under Seal

Information that is required to be kept confidential by this Rule may be included in a document that is filed under seal, provided that a redacted copy of the document omitting the confidential information is filed at the same time.

Md. R. Rev. Ct. App. & Spec. App. 8-125

This Rule is new.

Adopted February 9, 2022, eff. 4/1/2022