Md. R. Spec. Proc. 15-311

As amended through November 13, 2024

Rule 15-311 - Memorandum by Judge

The judge to whom the petition is made or referred shall prepare and file or dictate into the record a memorandum setting forth the grounds of the petition, the questions involved, and the reasons for the action taken. A copy of the memorandum or a transcription of the dictation shall be sent to the petitioner and the person having custody of the individual confined or restrained.

Md. R. Spec. Proc. 15-311

Source: This Rule is derived from former Rule Z53.

Adopted June 5, 1996, eff. 1/1/1997. Amended Nov. 1, 2001, eff. 1/1/2002.

HISTORICAL NOTES

2001 Orders

The November 1, 2001, order, in the first sentence, substituted "prepare and file or dictate into the record for "dictate into the record or prepare and file.

Derivation:

Maryland Rule of Procedure Z53, adopted Sept. 15, 1961, eff. Jan. 1, 1962, related to memoranda by judge, rescinded June 5, 1996, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.