![]() ![]() Judge Barbera reinforced this suspension in a subsequent April 8, 2020, order. To prevent the Pandemic-related disruptions to Maryland’s legal system from adversely affecting a party’s substantive legal rights, Judge Barbera took dramatic action via administrative order Ap( April 3 Order) by suspending “all statutory and rules deadlines” related to the filing of new matters in Maryland state courts. Many courts in those jurisdictions are urging parties to limit filings to emergency matters only, as the limited on-site court staff attempt to prioritize the processing of documents. While parties may still file pleadings in Maryland state courts in the jurisdictions which have yet to adopt electronic filing - Baltimore City, Montgomery County and Prince George’s County - parties must adhere to county-specific instructions posted on the courts’ respective websites. Judge Barbera has ordered all courts to remain closed to the public, except under limited circumstances until at least May 1, 2020. Court dockets ground to a halt in March, except for a narrow list of emergency procedures, such as bail hearings and peace order requests. ![]() The Pandemic immensely disrupted most business and government sectors - and the Maryland judiciary is no exception. Maryland Court of Appeals Suspends Statute of Limitations for State Court Case Filings amid Ongoing PandemicĪmid the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic (Pandemic), Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera continues to issue administrative orders broadly impacting the practice of law in Maryland.
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