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MARYLAND RULES OF PROCEDURE
TITLE 16 - COURTS, JUDGES, AND ATTORNEYS
CHAPTER 100 - COURT ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE, JUDICIAL
DUTIES, ETC.
AMEND Rule 16-108 to add a new subsection concerning the
appointment of a Business and Technology Case Management
Committee, as follows:
Rule 16-108. CONFERENCE OF CIRCUIT JUDGES
a. Purpose.
There shall be a Conference of Circuit Judges that represents
the interests of the circuit courts and is a policy advisory body
to the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, the Court of Appeals,
and other judicial branch agencies in all circuit court matters.
b. Powers.
1. Administration Policies.
To fulfill its purpose, the Conference shall work
collaboratively and in consultation with the Chief Judge of the
Court of Appeals in developing policies affecting the
administration of the circuit courts, including but not limited
to:
(A) programs and practices that will enhance the
administration of justice;
(B) the level of operational and judicial resources to be
included in the Judiciary Budget;
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