Md. R. Jud. & Judi. Appts. 18-202.5

As amended through November 13, 2024

Rule 18-202.5 - Competence, Diligence, and Cooperation

(a) A judicial appointee shall perform the duties of the position competently, diligently, promptly, and without favoritism or nepotism.

(b) A judicial appointee shall cooperate with judges, other judicial appointees of the court, and court officials in the administration of court business.

(c) A judicial appointee shall not wilfully fail to comply with administrative rules or reasonable directives of a judge or other judicial appointee with supervisory authority.

Md. R. Jud. & Judi. Appts. 18-202.5

This Rule is derived from former Rule 2.5 of Rule 16-814(2016).

Adopted June 6, 2016, eff. 7/1/2016.

COMMENT

[1] Competence in the performance of a judicial appointee's duties requires the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation reasonably necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position.

[2] A judicial appointee should seek the necessary docket time, court staff, expertise, and resources to discharge the judicial appointee's responsibilities.

[3] Prompt disposition of the court's business requires a judicial appointee to devote adequate time to the position in accordance with the requirements imposed by the appointing authority, to be punctual in attendance and expeditious in determining matters under submission, and to take reasonable measures to ensure that court officials, litigants, and their attorneys cooperate with the judicial appointee to that end.

[4] In disposing of matters promptly and efficiently, a judicial appointee must demonstrate due regard for the rights of parties to be heard and to have issues resolved without unnecessary cost or delay. A judicial appointee should monitor and supervise cases in ways that reduce or eliminate dilatory practices, avoidable delays, and unnecessary costs.

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