Rule 20-406 - Time for Filing Submissions(a) Electronic Submissions.(1)Generally. An electronic submission shall be filed within the time allowed by the applicable Rule in Title 8.(2)Where Paper Copies Required in Addition to the Electronic Filing. Where, under Rules 20-403(b), 20-404(b), or 20-405(c), a submission is required to be filed both electronically and in paper form, the submission shall be deemed to be filed timely if (A) the electronic submission is filed within the time allowed by the applicable Rule in Title 8, and (B) the paper copies are mailed, delivered to a third-party commercial carrier, or delivered to the clerk's office on the next business day. Committee note: If a submission is required to be filed both electronically and in paper form, the paper copies must be timely filed under this Rule and be identical in all respects to the electronic submission. No additions, deletions, or other changes are permitted. A failure to timely file the electronic submission or the required number of paper copies identical to the submission may result in the submission being stricken.
(b)Submissions Solely in Paper Form. A submission properly filed solely in paper form shall be filed within the time allowed by the applicable Rule in Title 8.Md. R. Elec. Fil'g & Case Mgmt. 20-406
Adopted Nov. 6, 2014, eff. 11/7/2014.