Md. R. Juv. Causes 11-419

As amended through November 13, 2024
Rule 11-419 - MOTIONS
(a) Generally
(1) Content

A motion filed pursuant to this Rule shall (A) be in writing, unless the court otherwise directs, (B) state the grounds upon which it is made, and (C) set forth the relief sought. A motion requesting suppression of evidence or a motion alleging an illegal source of information as the basis for probable cause shall be supported by precise and specific factual averments. Every motion shall contain or be accompanied by a statement of points and citation of authorities.

(2) Response

A response, if made, shall be filed within 10 days after service of the motion and contain or be accompanied by a statement of points and citation of authorities.

(3) Determination

Motions filed pursuant to this Rule shall be determined on the day of trial but prior to trial, except that the court may defer until after trial its determination of a motion to dismiss for failure to obtain a speedy trial. If factual issues are involved in determining the motion, the court shall state its findings on the record.

(b) Mandatory Motions - Generally

In a delinquency proceeding, the following matters shall be raised by motion in conformity with this Rule and if not so raised are waived unless the court, for good cause shown, orders otherwise:

(1) A defect in the institution of the prosecution;
(2) A defect in the charging document other than its failure to show jurisdiction in the court or its failure to charge an offense;
(3) An unlawful search, seizure, interception of wire or oral communication, or pretrial identification;
(4) An unlawfully obtained admission, statement, or confession; and

Cross reference: See Code, Courts Article, § 3-8A-14.2 regarding admissibility of a statement made by a child during a custodial interrogation.

(5) A request for a joint trial or separate trials of respondents or offenses.
(c) Time for Filing
(1) Mandatory Motions

A motion under section (b) of this Rule shall be filed no later than five business days before the first scheduled adjudicatory hearing, unless the court, for good cause shown, orders otherwise.

(2) Other Motions

A motion asserting failure of the charging document to show jurisdiction in the court or to charge an offense may be raised and determined at any time. Any other defense, objection, or request capable of determination before trial without trial of the general issue shall be raised by motion filed at any time before trial.

Md. R. Juv. Causes 11-419

This Rule is new.

Adopted Nov 9, 2021, eff. 1/1/2022; amended Sep. 30, 2022, eff. 1/1/2023.