MD · rules
Calvert Cnty. Cir. Ct. Juvenile DCM Plan 1.5
Procedure When Petition Filed
(a) Docketing. If the respondent has been the subject of a prior proceeding, each new
original petition shall be filed in a new proceeding. At the time of docketing, the case is assigned
to one of two tracks- Track J1 for cases without pre-adjudication detention, Track J2 for cases with
pre-adjudication detention.
(b) Initial Appearance. At the time when an original petition is filed, the State’s
Attorney’s Office shall notify the Assignment Office to set action for initial appearance on the next
regular juvenile initial appearance court day, which is at least five days thereafter. Clerk’s Office
personnel shall include the date in the summonses issued in accordance with Md. Rule 11-104,
and take the other actions required by this paragraph. If an attorney enters his or her appearance
prior to the initial appearance date, the initial appearance is canceled.
Provenance
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- www.mdcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
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