(a)Generally. Except as permitted by section (b) of this Rule, a petitioner may seek relief from abuse by filing with the District Court or a circuit court a petition that complies with the requirements of Code, Family Law Article, § 4-504. Cross reference: For permitted electronic filing of petitions and remote electronic participation by video conferencing from certain locations, see Code, Family Law Article, § 4-505.1.
(b)Exception. When neither the office of the clerk of the circuit court nor the Office of the District Court Clerk is open for business, the petition may be filed with a commissioner of the District Court.Md. Fam. Law. Actions. 9-303
Adopted March 2, 2015, eff. 7/1/2015; amended April 21, 2023, eff. 7/1/2023.