Md. R. Spec. Proc. 15-201

As amended through October 15, 2024

Rule 15-201 - 15-201.Applicability

This Chapter applies to both civil and criminal contempts. It does not supersede or modify Code, Labor and Employment Article, § 4-322.

Md. R. Spec. Proc. 15-201

This Rule is derived from former Rule P2 a and c.

Adopted June 5, 1996, eff. 1/1/1997. Amended Dec. 10, 1996, eff. 1/1/1997.

HISTORICAL NOTES

Derivation:

Maryland Rule of Procedure P2, adopted Sept. 15, 1961, eff. Jan. 1, 1962, amended June 23, 1967, eff. Sept. 1, 1967, related to application of former Subtitle P, rescinded June 5, 1996, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.

As to the distinctions between civil and criminal contempt, see State v. Roll and Scholl, 267 Md. 714 (1973) and Lynch v. Lynch, 342 Md. 509 (1996).