U.S. District Court of Maryland Local Rules (December 1, 2025)
4. Prepayment of Fees
The Marshal may require any party (other than one whom the Court has found to be
indigent) to pay or secure fees and expenses before serving any writ.
RULE 207. MOTIONS
1. Generally
The provisions of L.R. 105 (except L.R. 105.2.c, 105.11, and 105.12) apply to criminal
proceedings.
2. Sealing
Any post-arrest motion seeking the sealing of filings other than charging documents
shall include (a) proposed reasons supported by specific factual representations to justify the
sealing and (b) an explanation why alternatives to sealing would not provide sufficient
protection. The Court will rule on such motion after sufficient time has passed to permit
the filing of objections. Materials that are the subject of the motion shall remain
temporarily sealed pending a ruling by the Court. If the motion is denied, the party making
the filing will be given an opportunity to withdraw or redact the materials.
RULE 208. ARREST TO ARRAIGNMENT
[Reserved for Future Use]
RULE 209. DISCOVERY
[Reserved for Future Use]
RULE 210. PRETRIAL PROCEDURE
The provisions of L.R. 106.7 (to the extent that under otherwise applicable law exhibits
must be disclosed prior to trial) and L.R. 106.8 apply to criminal proceedings.
RULE 211. TRIAL
The provisions of L.R. 107.2, 107.5.a, and 107.5.b (to the extent that under otherwise
applicable law exhibits must be disclosed prior to trial), 107.5.c, 107.6, 107.7, 107.8, 107.9,
107.10, 107.11, 107.13, 107.14, and 107.16 apply to criminal proceedings.
RULE 212. POST-TRIAL MOTIONS
[Reserved for Future Use]
