Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 11-802

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 11-802 - Filing
(a)
(1) In this subsection, "legally protected health care" has the meaning stated under § 2-312 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(2)
(i) Except as provided in subparagraphs (ii), (iii), and (iv) of this paragraph, a copy of any foreign judgment authenticated in accordance with an act of Congress or statutes of this State may be filed in the office of the clerk of a circuit court.
(ii) If the face amount of the judgment is $2,500 or less, the copy shall be filed with the clerk of the District Court.
(iii) If the face amount of the judgment is not more than a jurisdictional amount described in § 4-401 of this article, but more than $2,500, the copy may be filed either with the clerk of the District Court or in the office of the clerk of a circuit court.
(iv) Except as required by federal law, a judgment creditor may not file a copy of any foreign judgment under this section if the judgment was issued in connection with any litigation concerning legally protected health care, unless the underlying cause of action is:
1. Based in tort, contract, or statute;
2. A claim for which a similar or equivalent claim would exist in the State; and
3.
A. Brought by the patient who received legally protected health care, or the patient's legal representative; or
B. Based on conduct that would be prohibited under the laws of this State.
(3) The clerk shall treat the foreign judgment in the same manner as a judgment of the court in which the foreign judgment is filed.
(b) A filed foreign judgment has the same effect and is subject to the same procedures, defenses, and proceedings for reopening, vacating, staying, enforcing, or satisfying as a judgment of the court in which it is filed.

Md. Code, CJ § 11-802

Brought forward without change, 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 863,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2024.
Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 247, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 246, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2023.