(a)Generally An application to the court for an order shall be made by motion which, unless made during a hearing, shall (1) be in writing, (2) be accompanied by a proposed order, and (3) set forth the relief or order sought. This Rule does not apply to motions required to be filed pursuant to Rule 11-419(b). Cross reference: See Rule 11-419(b) addressing mandatory motions in delinquency and citation proceedings.
(b)Response Unless the court orders otherwise:(1) a party against whom a motion is directed is not required to file a response;(2) any response shall be filed within 10 days after service of the motion; and(3) if a party fails to file a response, the court may proceed to rule on the motion.(c)Hearing Any party desiring a hearing on a motion shall request the hearing in the motion or response under the heading "Request for Hearing." The title of the motion or response shall state that a hearing is requested. (d)Statement of Grounds The grounds of a written motion or response shall be stated with particularity. (e)Affidavit A motion or response that is based on facts not contained in the record or papers on file in the proceeding shall be supported by affidavit and accompanied by any papers or exhibits on which it is based. Md. R. Juv. Causes 11-104
Source: This Rule is new. It is derived from Rule 2-311.
Revised as Maryland Rule of Procedure 904, Nov. 5, 1976, eff. 1/1/1977. Amended April 6, 1984, eff. 7/1/1984. Transferred to Rule 11-104, 6/5/1996, eff. 1/1/1997. Amended 6/5/1996, eff. 1/1/1997; 6/8/1998, eff. 10/1/1998; 2/10/2009, eff. 5/1/2009; amended Nov 9, 2021, eff. 1/1/2022.