Frederick Cnty. Dist. Ct. CM - Special Proceedings Cases Case Management Plan 2

Notice must be provided first before a hearing can be set on the request for a modification,

rescission or extension. The court may not grant a modification or rescission as emergency or ex

parte relief (Family Law Article § 4-507(a)).

Use the Petition to Modify/Rescind/Extend (CC-DC-DV-006) form.

Shielding of Denied, Dismissed or Consented to Protective Orders

If a petition was denied or dismissed at any proceeding for a Protective Order the petitioner or

respondent may file a written request to shield all court records related to the proceeding (Family

Law Article § 4-512(b)). A request to shield may also be filed after the expiration date of the final

protective order if the order was consented to by the respondent.

The Request to Shield Denied/Dismissed (CC-DC-DV-021A) or Request to Shield Consented (CC-DC-DV-021B) cannot be filed within 3 years of the denial, dismissal or consent unless a Waiver (CC-DC-

077) of tort claims is filed with the petition.

Upon filing the Petition, a hearing shall be scheduled and notice of the hearing must be given by the

court to the other party or the other party’s counsel of record.

At the hearing, subject to certain exceptions, the court shall shield the records if it finds:

1. Petition was denied, dismissed or consented to at the final hearing.

2. No previous protective or peace order has been issued against the respondent in a

proceeding between the petitioner and respondent.