MD · rules
Md. Admin. Order of 2021-11-23 (Updated Administrative and Procedural Guidelines of the ...) 4.4
For purposes of this section, destruction of paper files after such files have been transferred
to electronic storage is permitted immediately after such transfer. Unless otherwise
authorized by the Commission Chair, complaint files shall be destroyed pu rsuant to the
following schedule:
4.4.1. Except for complaints involving allegations of the unauthorized practice of law,
complaints closed by Bar Counsel pursuant to Maryland Rule 19-711(b)(2) or (3)
or dismissed by the Commission pursuant to Maryland Rule 19-715: 3 years from
the date of the last action on the file.
4.4.2. Complaints dismissed with a warning, a letter of cautionary advice, or a letter of
admonition: 6 years from the date of the last action on the file.
4.4.3. Reports of overdrafts or dishonored instruments received by Bar Counsel pursuant
to Maryland Rule 19-413: 5 years from the date of the last action on the file.
4.4.4. In all other cases, including complaints involving the unauthorized practice of law,
the files shall not be destroyed.
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- www.mdcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
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