Calvert Cnty. Cir. Ct. Civil DCM Plan 2.1

(a) Scheduling Conferences and Orders.

(i) Typically, Scheduling Conferences are not held, but when the anticipated length of trial

and the complexity of the case warrant, a Scheduling Conference may be held to discuss: case

track, discovery deadlines other pretrial activity, settlement conference date, other matters referred

to in Md. Rules 2-504 through 2-504.2, employment of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”)

measures, other matters relevant to the management of the case, and, to the extent then feasible,

establishment of a trial date. (ii) At the conclusion of the conference (or shortly thereafter), the

Court shall issue a Scheduling Order, setting forth the date of a Pretrial Conference, prior to which

all discovery and pretrial activity must be completed (Md. Rule 2-504), and other matters decided

which control the subsequent course of the action, and are subject to modification by the court.

Rule 2-504.2 (c)).

(iii) When a Scheduling Conference is not held, a Scheduling Order shall be

generated by the Assignment Office.

(b) Pretrial Conferences. Pretrial Conferences may be held at any time in accordance

with Md. Rule 2-504.2 and shall ordinarily be held shortly prior to trial to address unresolved

issues. A written statement addressing the matters listed in Md. Rule 2-504.2 (b) must be filed by

the parties not later than five days before the Pretrial Conference. The conference may include

discussion of subjects referred to in Md. Rules 2-504 through 2-504.2, and any other matter

pertinent to the management of the case. At the conclusion of the conference (or shortly

thereafter), a Pretrial Order amending or supplementing any prior Scheduling Order or notice of

trial may be issued in accordance with Md. Rule 2-504.2(c), setting forth the matters decided

which control the subsequent course of the action, subject to modification by the Court.