District Court Forms by Category

Most forms used in the District Court are contained in this index. 

Using Search will allow you to filter the list of titles by form number or keyword. If you are searching by form number, the number format must end with three numeric digits (example: DC-CV-001 or DCCV001).

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Request for New/Revised forms
Requests to amend and/or create a District Court, Circuit Court, or joint form should be submitted on form CC-DC-076, Judiciary New and Revised Form Request. Please include any mark-ups and supporting documentation, with your request to: [email protected]

Forms categorized as:  Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Form Number Title Last Revised Copies to Court Notes
ADR-001 Alternative Dispute Resolution Volunteer Application
ADR-013 Mediation Quick Tip Sheet
DC-044BR Mediation Brochure

Forms categorized as:  General

Form Number Title Last Revised Copies to Court Notes
CC-DC-013 Petition for Emergency Evaluation

Use this form to petition to have an individual (evaluee) who presents a danger to the life or safety of themselves or others taken to an emergency room by law enforcement for the purpose of examination to determine if they meet the criteria to be admitted to a psychiatric facility.

CC-DC-013BR How to File for an Emergency Evaluation
CC-DC-014 Certification by Peace Officer, Physician, or other Qualified Person

Use this form if you are law enforcement, a physician, or other qualified person to certify personal observation of the evaluee or the evaluee’s behavior and based on the observation or other information have reason to believe that the evaluee has a mental disorder and presents a danger to the life or safety to themselves or others.

CC-DC-041 Request for Spoken Language Interpreter 1

Use this form if you need the court to assign a free interpreter in your case. Learn more about Court Language Services at mdcourts.gov/courts/courtlanguageservices

CC-DC-049 Request for Accommodation for Person with Disability 1

Use this form to request accommodation(s) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). NOTE: File your request with the court in which the case will be heard at least 30 days before your court date.

CC-DC-050 Americans With Disabilities Act Grievance Form

Use this form to file a grievance if your request for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is denied. NOTE: This form should be submitted to the Fair Practices Department as soon as possible, but no later than 120 calendar days after the denial.

CC-DC-052 Request to Shield My Address / Telephone Number in a Criminal Case Record

Use this form to request the shielding of your address or telephone number if you are a victim, victim’s representative, or witness in a peace order, protective order, or a criminal action. NOTE: If your request is denied, you have the right to file a motion (form CC-DC-053).

CC-DC-053 Motion to Seal or Otherwise Limit Inspection of a Case Record

Use this form to request the court seal or otherwise limit inspection of a case record, or parts of records, that are not otherwise shielded from inspection under the Rules or other applicable law and you are: (1) a party to the action, (2) a person permitted to intervene as a party, or (3) a person subject of or specifically identified in the case.

CC-DC-054 Motion to Permit Inspection of a Case Record

Use this form to request the court to allow inspection of a case record filed in that action that is not otherwise subject to inspection under the Rules or other applicable law and you are: (1) a party to the action, (2) a person permitted to intervene as a party, or (3) a person subject of or specifically identified in the case.

CC-DC-067 Certificate of Service - First Class Mail

Use this form to certify specified documents were served (making sure the necessary parties get a copy of the papers being filed with the court) by first-class mail.

CC-DC-070 Motion for Continuance / Postponement 1


Use this form to request the court to consider continuing or postponing your court proceeding, with an explanation of the circumstances that require the change and include any supporting documentation.

CC-DC-076 Judiciary New/Revised Form Request

Use this form to request revision or creation of District Court, Circuit Court, and joint judiciary forms. NOTE: Include any mark-ups and supporting documentation, with your request to: [email protected]

CC-DC-080BR Do You Need a Court Interpreter?

This brochure explains the process for asking the court for a free court interpreter in a case. 

CC-DC-081BR Working Effectively with Interpreters in the Courtroom
CC-DC-084 Notice of Appearance

Use this form if you are an attorney entering your appearance to represent the defendant/plaintiff/other party in a court case.

CC-DC-088 Statement in Support of Waiver of Prepaid Costs by Clerk 1

Use this form if you are an attorney retained through: Maryland Legal Aid, the Office of the Public Defender, or a pro bono or legal services program representing an individual and want to request the waiver of prepayment of prepaid costs without the need for a court order.

CC-DC-089 Request for Waiver of Prepaid Costs

  
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Use this form if you are unable to pay the court filing fees and want to ask the court to waive fees at the beginning of the case. Visit mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/filingfeewaivers for more information. If you have a lawyer, contact them concerning your ability to pay.  Different procedures apply if you are represented by a lawyer with a Maryland civil legal aid organization.

 

CC-DC-090 Request for Final Waiver of Open Costs

Use this form if the court has ordered you to pay some or all of the costs at the end of your case and you cannot afford to pay. Visit mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/filingfeewaivers for more information.

CC-DC-091 Request for Waiver of Prepaid Costs for Assembling the Record for an Appeal

Use this form if you are unable to pay the costs associated with assembling the record for an appeal to request a waiver. You must also submit the CC-DC-092 – Request for Waiver of Prepaid Appellate Costs. Visit mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/filingfeewaivers for more information.  Note: The forms permit you to request a waiver of the costs of preparing the transcript, an essential part of the appeal process, in the District Court only. If your original case was heard in Circuit Court, the court cannot waive the transcript costs. You will need to pay for the costs of preparing the transcripts in those cases yourself, in order for your case to proceed.

CC-DC-092 Request for Waiver of Prepaid Appellate Costs

Use this form if you cannot afford to pay the costs of filing an appeal and you want to request that these costs be waived.

CC-DC-095 Acknowledgement of Scope of Limited Representation
CC-DC-096 Motion to Seal Court Records Relating to a Petition for Emergency Evaluation of a Minor

Use this form to file a motion to seal court records relating to a petition for emergency evaluation if the individual was a minor at the time the petition was made or sought.

CC-DC-108 Request to Issue a Body Attachment

Use this form if an order for body attachment has been granted by the court due to the defendant failing to appear and you as the plaintiff wish the court to issue a body attachment for contempt of court.

CC-DC-110 Motion for Remote Proceeding or to Appear Remotely


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Use this form to request a remote hearing or to appear remotely. Learn more about remote hearings at mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/remotehearing

CC-DC-JPR-007 Special Officer Petition for Legal Fees

Use this form if you were a panel attorney in a criminal case in order to document your billable hours and expenses for legal fees incurred.

CC-DC-JPR-008 Special Officer Final Report

Use this form if you were a panel attorney in a criminal case in order to document your final report, which includes: client information, charges, pleas, hours, dates of appearances, disposition, and appeal information.

DC-001 Request, Order

Use this form if you want to make a request to the court that does not require service on the other parties to the case (Md. Rule 3-311) AND is not available on another judiciary form (requests for: change of address, continuance/postponement, accommodation, or interpreter all have their own form).

DC-002 Motion/Certificate of Service/Order

Use this form to ask the court to give an order that the court or another party to the case do something. You must file your written motion with the court.  You must also serve a copy to the other parties in the case by first class mail or hand delivery.

DC-004S Notice of Intent to Subpoena Medical Records

Use this form to give notice to a party of a case who is receiving health care (patient) that their medical records have been subpoenaed in reference to a District Court case pursuant to § 4-306 of the Health-General Article.

DC-017 Request for Appraisal by Sheriff/Certificate of Service/Appraisal by Court

Use this form to request appraisal of your vehicle which was seized during a criminal action.

DC-024 Complaint and Affidavit: Application for Forfeiture of Contraband Money

Use this form if you are a forfeiting authority in possession of seized monies of a defendant in which the property is alleged to be associated with criminal activity and presumed to be subject to forfeiture.

DC-028 Uniform Civil Citation - Sample

This is a sample of a Uniform Civil Citation, which may be issued to a defendant who is 18 years or older for violations of certain civil codes, statutes, municipal infractions, or local ordinances.

DC-034 Application to Inspect Public Records

Use this form to request to view public court records in person at a District Court for one (1) case. Case types include: traffic, criminal, civil, and other case records. If you wish to view multiple cases, complete the DC-034A to list all cases.

DC-034A Addendum to Application to Inspect Public Records

Use this form to request to view public court records in person at a District Court for multiple cases.

DC-046 Public Request for Records Stored at Maryland State Archives

Use this form to request to request copies of District Court civil or criminal case records stored at the Maryland State Archives.

DC-056 Affidavit of Equity Verification - Collateral Posted in District Court or Circuit Court

Use this form if you are a property surety posting a property bond in District Court to report any outstanding bail bonds associated with that specific property in the District Court or circuit courts.

DC-065 Address Change Request

Use this form to request to change your address on record with the court in the District Court where your case is scheduled or will be heard. NOTE: The Post Office will not forward District Court mail and updating your address with MVA does not update your address with the court.

DC-086 Application for the Appointed Attorneys Program

Use this form if you are an attorney and wish to apply to the Appointed Attorneys Program. Visit mdcourts.gov/appointedattorneys for more information about the District Court of Maryland Appointed Attorneys Program.

DC-086BR Appointed Attorneys Program Brochure
DC-099 District Court Commissioner Application for Representation by the Public Defender

Use this form to apply for a Public Defender to represent you in a criminal or traffic case that carries a penalty of incarceration, and you cannot afford an attorney. You will need to provide information about your income, expenses, and assets.

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Note: You must also complete, sign, and submit the DC-099A – Informed Consent Release Form.

MDJ-004 Application for Party Access to MDEC Cases

Use this form to request remote access to electronic case documents in which you are a party to the obtain party access to MDEC case(s). NOTE: Every case may not have electronic documents available.

MDJ-004 C Judiciary Contractor's Application for Elevated Access to MDEC Cases

Note: MDJ-004C must be accompanied by MDJ-010 (Confidentiality Notice)

MDJ-004C Judiciary Contractor's Application for Elevated Access to Electronic Case Records

FORM NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 01/01/2025

MDJ-004 DRU Application for Access to MDEC Cases by Designated Registered User of a Corporation or Business Entity
MDJ-004DRU Application for Access to Electronic Case Records by Designated Registered User of a Corporation or Business Entity

FORM NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 01/01/2025

MDJ-004 GI Guardianship Investigator's Application for Elevated Access to MDEC Cases

Note: MDJ-004GI must be accompanied by MDJ-010 (Confidentiality Notice)

MDJ-004GI Guardianship Investigator's Application for Elevated Access to Electronic Case Records

FORM NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 01/01/2025

MDJ-004 Application for Party Access to Electronic Case Records

FORM NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 01/01/2025

MDJ-005 Certificate of Filing
MDJ-008 Notice Regarding Restricted Information Pursuant to Rule 20-201.1


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MDJ-008 Notice Regarding Restricted Information Pursuant to Rule 20-201.1

FORM NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 01/01/2025

MDJ-009 Notice of Entry of Appearance for Victim or Victim's Representative

This form is effective 10/01/2021 based on the 207th Rules Order and Md. Rules 1-326(d) and 20-109(b)

MDJ-009 Notice of Entry of Appearance for Victim or Victim's Representative

FORM NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 01/01/2025

MDJ-010 Confidentiality Agreement for Applicants of Enhanced MDEC Access

For use with forms MDJ-004AG, MDJ-004C and MDJ-004GI

MDJ-010 Confidentiality Agreement for Applicants of Enhanced Access

FORM NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 01/01/2025

Forms categorized as:  Peace Order

Form Number Title Last Revised Copies to Court Notes
CC-DC-077 General Waiver and Release - for use with shielding of domestic violence and peace order records

Use this form if requesting to shield domestic violence (CC-DC-DV-021 A or B) or peace order (CC-DC-PO-016 A or B) records and it is earlier than three (3) years after the denial or dismissal of the petition or after the consent expires. This is a release of all the requesting party’s claims for damages relating to this proceeding and  any and all tort claims that may arise out of this  proceeding.

CC-DC-DV-PO-001BR Peace & Protective Order Brochure

Information on how to file for a peace or protective order. See more information at mdcourts.gov/dv or mdcourts.gov/peaceorders.
 

CC-DC-PO-001A Addendum to Peace Order Petition

Use this form to provide law enforcement with a description of a respondent for service of process. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/peaceorders.

 

CC-DC-PO-006 Petition To Modify/Rescind/Extend Peace Order

Use this form to change an existing peace order. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/peaceorders. 

CC-DC-PO-016A Request to Shield Denied or Dismissed Peace Order Records

Use this form to ask the court to shield from public inspection information in a peace order proceeding in which the court denied or dismissed the case. Do NOT use this form for protective order cases or in cases in which the court granted a final peace order. The court will schedule a hearing and notify you and the other party.

CC-DC-PO-016B Request to Shield Consented to Peace Order Records

Use this form to ask the court to shield from public inspection information in a peace order case in which the respondent agreed to the order without a trial. Do NOT use this form for protective order cases or in final peace order cases in which the court denied/dismissed the request.

 

 

CC-DC-PO-019 Motion for Service by Clerk Concerning Request to Shield Peace Order Records
CC-DC-PO-021 Request to Withhold my Address from Public Access

Use this form if disclosing your address on a Peace Order petition would put you at risk of further harm. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/addressprivacy. 

DC-DV-PO-001C Petition for Protection/Peace Order Continuation Sheet

Use this form if you need more space to explain the facts in a protective order or peace order case. 

DC-PO-001 Petition for Peace Order

Use this form to ask the court to grant a peace order. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/peaceorders. 

DC-PO-001S Peace Order Supplement

Use this form in a peace order case. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/peaceorders. 

DC-PO-007 Petition For Contempt (Peace Order)

Use this form to tell the court that an individual has violated a peace order. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/peaceorders. 

Forms categorized as:  Domestic Violence

Form Number Title Last Revised Copies to Court Notes
CC-DC-077 General Waiver and Release - for use with shielding of domestic violence and peace order records

Use this form if requesting to shield domestic violence (CC-DC-DV-021 A or B) or peace order (CC-DC-PO-016 A or B) records and it is earlier than three (3) years after the denial or dismissal of the petition or after the consent expires. This is a release of all the requesting party’s claims for damages relating to this proceeding and  any and all tort claims that may arise out of this  proceeding.

CC-DC-DV-001 Petition For Protection From Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/Vulnerable Adult Abuse

Use this form to ask the court for a protective order. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/dv. 

CC-DC-DV-001A Protective Order Addendum

Use this form to provide law enforcement with a physical description of a respondent. Learn more at mdcourt.gov/dv. 

CC-DC-DV-001B Definition of Terms (for Use With Petition For Protection from Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Vulnerable Adult Abuse)

Use this instruction form to become familiar with legal terms in protective order cases. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/dv. 

CC-DC-DV-004 Financial Statement

Use this form in a domestic violence case. 

CC-DC-DV-006 Petition To Modify/Rescind/Extend Protective Order

Use this form to change an existing protective order. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/dv. 

CC-DC-DV-007 Petition For Contempt (Violation of Protective Order)

Use this form if you believe a respondent has violated a protective order. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/dv. 

CC-DC-DV-016 Request to Register Out-of-State Order of Protection (Family Law 4-508.1)

Use this form to ask the court to recognize and out-of-state protective order. 

CC-DC-DV-018 Petition for Permanent Protection from Domestic Violence

Use this form to ask the court for a permanent protective order. 

CC-DC-DV-019 Request for Waiver of Appearance

Use this form to ask the court to waive your appearance until the respondent is served with a temporary protective order. 

CC-DC-DV-021A Request to Shield Denied or Dismissed Protective Order Records

Use this form to ask the court to shield court records in a protective order case. 

CC-DC-DV-021B Request to Shield Consented to Protective Order Records

Use the form to ask the court to shield information in a protective order case in which the respondent consented to the order. 

CC-DC-DV-025 Motion for Service by Clerk Concerning Request to Shield Protective Order Records

Use this form in a case involving shielding information in protective order records. 

CC-DC-DV-026 Request to Withhold My Address From Public Access (Protective Order)

Use this form if disclosing your address on a Protective Order petition would put you at risk of further harm. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/addressprivacy. 

CC-DC-DV-PO-001BR Peace & Protective Order Brochure

Information on how to file for a peace or protective order. See more information at mdcourts.gov/dv or mdcourts.gov/peaceorders.
 

DC-DV-PO-001C Petition for Protection/Peace Order Continuation Sheet

Use this form if you need more space to explain the facts in a protective order or peace order case. 

Forms categorized as:  Criminal

Form Number Title Last Revised Copies to Court Notes
CC-DC-CR-001S Confidential Supplement

Use this form to request the shielding of your address and telephone number  if you are a victim, complainant, or a witness in a  criminal case.

CC-DC-CR-017 Notice of Appeal for Criminal Matters
CC-DC-CR-072A Petition for Expungement of Records - Acquittal, Dismissal, etc. 5

Use this form to petition for the expungement of court records in your case was based on an acquittal (found not guilty), dismissal, probation before judgment, nolle prosequi, stet, not criminally responsible or transfer to juvenile disposition.

CC-DC-CR-072B Petition for Expungement of Records (Non-Marijuana/Cannabis Related Offenses)- Guilty Disposition 5


Use this form to petition for the expungement of court records in your case was based on a guilty disposition (non-marijuana/cannabis related offenses) and the charge is eligible for expungement.

CC-DC-CR-072BR Expungement Brochure

 CLICK HERE for more information on the expungement process.

CC-DC-CR-072C Petition For Expungement Of Records Acquittal, Dismissal, Not Guilty, Or Nolle Prosequi (Less Than 3 Years Has Passed Since Disposition)

NOTE: As of 10/01/2021 this form has been created due to legislation passed during the 2021 Legislative Session. The new law allows for the automatic expungement of charges with dispositions of acquittal, dismissal, not guilty or nolle prosequi (NP) after 3 years and allows for the filing of a petition to expunge these dispositions within 3 years. 

CC-DC-CR-072D Petition for Expungement of Records (Marijuana/Cannabis Related Offenses)

CC-DC-CR-072G1 Guide to Expungement of Nuisance Crimes

This form lists the charges and timeframes to be eligible to expunge nuisance crimes (drinking alcohol or sleeping in public, panhandling, loitering, or using transit without payment, for example) under Criminal Procedural Article § 10-105.

CC-DC-CR-072G2 List of Expungeable Charges Under Criminal Procedure Article 10-110

This form lists the charges and timeframes to be eligible to expunge certain convictions under Criminal Procedure Article § 10-110.

CC-DC-CR-078 General Waiver and Release - for use with expungements 5

Use this form if requesting to expunge records based on an acquittal, nolle prosequi, or dismissal and it is earlier than three (3) years after the disposition to waive all officers, agents, and employees involved in your arrest, detention, or confinement.

CC-DC-CR-078 General Waiver and Release - for use with expungements 5

FORM NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 01/01/2025

CC-DC-CR-109 Consent to Treatment

This document is used to provide your written consent to receive treatment at a residential or out-patient program recommended and arranged by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and to have information regarding your evaluation, treatment, and counseling reported back to the court.

CC-DC-CR-148 Petition for Shielding Under MD Second Chance Act 5

Use this form to petition the court to shield records relating to the conviction of specified crimes inaccessible by members of the public under the Maryland Second Chance Act. CLICK HERE for more information on the Shielding Criminal Records.

CC-DC-CR-148A Guide for Shielding of MD Second Chance Act Records

This form outlines information relating to shielding your convictions from the public under the Maryland Second Chance Act, the difference between expungement and shielding, and who can still see shielded records.

CC-DC-CR-151 Request for Access to Shielded Second Chance Act Record(s) 3

Use this form to request access to shielded records as a person or entity who is entitled to have full access under the Maryland Second Chance Act.

CC-DC-CR-155 State’s Notice of Intent to Seek Subsequent Offender Penalties
CC-DC-CR-156 State’s Notice of Intent to Seek Additional Penalty for Test Refusal
CC-DC-CR-157 State’s Notice of Intent to Seek Mandatory Sentence
CC-DC-CR-158 Motion to Vacate Judgment of Conviction Under Criminal Procedure § 8-302

Motion to vacate judgment for 24 qualifying offenses if the person's participation in the offense was a direct result of being a victim of human trafficking. The motion must be in writing, within a reasonable period of time after the conviction, and describe the evidence and include copies of any documents showing the movant is entitled to relief. The motion must be served on the State's Attorney where the conviction for the qualifying offense occurred, and must be mailed to a victim or victim's representative if the qualifying offense occurred within 5 years before the filing of the motion.

CC-DC-CR-170 Probation Agreement Deferring Further Judgment
DC-CR-001BR Criminal Information Brochure for Complainant
DC-CR-002BR Criminal Information Brochure for Defendant
DC-CR-033 Petition for Determination of Eligibility for Counsel

Use this form if you were denied representation by the Office of the Public Defender and you do not agree with the initial determination.

DC-CR-044 Application for Statement of Charges for Bad Check 5

Use this form to apply for charges against someone who has issued a bad check where there was an immediate exchange of good or services and a bank or institution refused to pay the check due to insufficient funds or when an account does not exist, is closed, or has a hold on it. NOTE: Payments under a contract, such as checks for rent, utilities, or car payments are not bad check violations. Debtors must be pursued through civil litigation in these instances. Check with the District Court commissioner to see if criminal charges can be initiated.

DC-CR-044A Continuation Sheet - Bad Check Charge/Application for Statement of Charges/Statement of Probable Cause 4

Use this form as a continuation sheet for the Application for Statement of Charges for Bad Checks (DC-CR-044).

DC-CR-045 Uniform Criminal Citation - Sample

This is a sample of a Uniform Criminal Citation in which may be issued to a defendant who is 18 years or older for violations of certain petty misdemeanor criminal codes and statutes. The law also requires the defendant to meet certain criteria to not charge them on a statement of charges and to be released without approval by a District Court commissioner.

DC-CR-071 Form 4-503.3 Application for Expungement of Police Record

Use this form to apply to have police records expunged if you previously requested that a law enforcement agency expunge your police record relating to an incident and you were issued a Notice of Denial of Request for Expungement or you have not been notified of any action taken and it has been more than 60 days after receipt of the Notice and Request for Expungement. NOTE: Effective 10/1/2007, if you were detained by a police agency, but were released without being charged, records will automatically be expunged within 60 days after release.

DC-CR-165 Petition by Owner or Custodian for the Return of Seized Animal(s)
DC-CR-166 Petition To Join Proceeding For The Return Of Seized Animal(s)
DC-CR-167 Petition for Continued Possession and Reasonable Costs for Care of Seized Livestock
DC-CR-168 Petition For Disbursement Of Seized Animal(s) Proceeding Funds Or Termination Of Ordered Payments

Forms categorized as:  Bonds

Form Number Title Last Revised Copies to Court Notes
CC-DC-CR-010 Affidavit of Bail Bondsman

Use this form if you are a professional bail bondsperson and are posting a bond for a defendant (Md. Rule 4-217).

DCA-102 Assignment of Bond

Use this form if you are a surety who have posted a bond and are requesting the bond be used to pay fines/costs, restitution, and/or be sent to a specific person wish the bond amount to be assigned to pay fines/costs or restitution.

DC-CR-037 Petition to Strike Bond Forfeiture/Extend Period for Satisfaction 5

Use this form to petition the court to order a bond forfeiture stricken, and the civil judgment satisfied, for good cause shown  OR to extend the period for satisfaction of the bond from 90 days after the date of the defendant's failure to appear to 180 days, for good cause shown.

DC-CR-130 Affidavit of Uncompensated Surety

Use this document if you are posting a bond for a defendant and you have not received compensation, charge any fees, and/or no collateral has been pledged with the execution of the bond.

DC-CR-135 Petition for Remission of Bond Forfeiture

Use this form to petition for the refund of bond monies previously forfeited and collected as revenue for the state (less any expenses of the state in producing the defendant) if: the forfeiture was paid within the allowed timeframe of 90 (or 180) days; the surety produces evidence the defendant was incarcerated when the civil judgment was entered; OR the court strikes the judgment of forfeiture for fraud, mistake, or irregularity.

DC-CV-039 Bond
DC-CV-094 Declaration of Trust of Real Estate to Secure Performance of a Bail Bond
JPR-003 Professional Bondsman/Agent Information

Use this form if you are a professional bondsperson/agent to provide or and need to update your contact information with District Court Headquarters, to be included on the required list of bail bondsmen authorized to write bail bond in the state (Md. Rule 4-217(d))the court.

Forms categorized as:  Civil

Form Number Title Last Revised Copies to Court Notes
CC-DC-CV-032 Request For Order Directing Judgment Debtor Or Other Person To Appear For Examination In Aid Of Enforcement Of Judgment

 
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CC-DC-CV-090 Assignment of Judgment
CC-DC-CV-110 Certification of Custodian of Records or Other Qualified Individual 2
CC-DC-CV-111 Notice of Intent to Terminate Writ of Garnishment of Property Other Than Wages
CC-DC-CV-112 Request for Termination of Writ of Garnishment of Property Other Than Wages
CC-DC-CV-114 Judgment Debtor (Defendant) Information Sheet
DC-CV-001BR Small Claims Brochure

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DC-CV-001D BR I Owe Money and Dealing with Debt Brochure
DC-CV-001 Complaint/Application and Affidavit in Support of Judgment


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DC-CV-002 Request For Service/Order For Service/Proof of Service
DC-CV-004 Show Cause Order in Action of Replevin/Notice to Defendant/Order and Writ of Replevin 4
DC-CV-004BR Replevin and Detinues Brochure
DC-CV-005 Request for an Order for the Issuance of a Writ of Attachment Before Judgment
DC-CV-006 Plaintiff's Affidavit to Secure Service by Posting or Publication
DC-CV-007 Notice of Publication
DC-CV-008 Notice of Publication or Posting
DC-CV-010 Request for Summons/Summons Renewal 2


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DC-CV-015 Request to File Foreign Judgment
DC-CV-020 Property Damage Affidavit
DC-CV-021 Notice of Dismissal
DC-CV-023 Request to Renew Judgment
DC-CV-030 Motion and Order Compelling Answers to Interrogatories in Aid of Execution 3


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DC-CV-031 Notice of Satisfaction 3


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DC-CV-033 Request for Show Cause Order for Contempt

DC-CV-034 Request for Transmittal of Judgment
DC-CV-035 Request to File Notice of Lien/Notice of Lien of Attachment Before Judgment/Notice of Lien of Judgment/Notice of Modification or Renewal of Lien
DC-CV-036 Motion for Release of Property From Levy/Garnishment or to Exempt Property from Execution

DC-CV-037 Civil Appeal/Request for Transcript
DC-CV-040 Request for Writ of Execution 3
DC-CV-048 Request for Writ of Possession
DC-CV-049 Claimant's Motion
DC-CV-051 Motion for Order Declaring Judgment Satisfied

DC-CV-051A Motion for First Class Mail Service of Plaintiff / Judgment Creditor
DC-CV-051B Proof of Service - Motion for Order Declaring Judgment Satisfied
DC-CV-052 Request for Order to Release Wages/Property
DC-CV-060 Request for Writ of Garnishment of Property Other Than Wages 5
DC-CV-060BR Post-Judgment Collection Brochure

CLICK HERE for more information on Collecting on a Judgment.

DC-CV-061 Garnishee's Confession of Assets of Property Other than Wages
DC-CV-062 Request for Judgment - Garnishment
DC-CV-062A Request for Trial - Garnishment
DC-CV-065 Request for Writ of Garnishment of Wages 3
DC-CV-065BR Wage Garnishment Brochure
DC-CV-066 Judgment Creditor's Monthly Report
DC-CV-093 Agreement After Oral Exam
DC-CV-104 Complaint for Judgment by Confession
DC-CV-106 Complaint - Assigned Consumer Debt 2

NOTE: This form has been revised as of 10/01/2023. See Public Notice for additional details

DC-CV-107 Important Notice Regarding Private Process Servers
DC-CV-113 Declaration of Compliance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, And Economic Security Act (2020)

Form used to state compliance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). The CARES Act provides a temporary moratorium on eviction filings, as well as other protections for tenants in certain covered properties.

DC-CV-118 Judgment Creditor's Motion for Release of Garnishment

Forms categorized as:  Extreme Risk Protective Order

Form Number Title Last Revised Copies to Court Notes
CC-DC-ERPO-006 Petition to Modify/Rescind/Extend Extreme Risk Protective Order

Use this form to change an existing extreme risk protective order. 

DC-ERPO-001 Petition for Extreme Risk Protective Order

Use this form to ask the court for an extreme risk protective order. CLICK HERE for more information on Extreme Risk Protective Orders.

DC-ERPO-001A Addendum to Petition for Extreme Risk Protective Order

Use this form to provide law enforcement with a description of a respondent in an extreme protective order case. 

DC-ERPO-001B Addendum to Petition for Extreme Risk Protective Order Summary of Respondent's Behavior & Mental Health History

Use this form when asking the court for an extreme risk protective order. 

DC-ERPO-001BR Extreme Risk Protective Order Brochure

Forms categorized as:  Accounting

Form Number Title Last Revised Copies to Court Notes
DCA-027 BR Transcripts and Recordings
DCA-040 Purchase Order - Civil Forms

Use this form to order packages (100 forms per package) of specific civil forms from the District Court Warehouse. Forms available for purchase using this form include: DC-CV-001, DC-CV-002, DC-CV-031, DC-CV-032, DC-CV-040, DC-CV-060, DC-CV-065, DC-CV-081, and the DC-CV-082. NOTE: You can pick up a single form FREE at the District Court location nearest you.

DCA-040A Purchase Order - Miscellaneous Forms 4

Use this form to order packages (100 forms per package) of miscellaneous forms that do not appear on the Purchase Order - Civil Forms (DCA-040) from the District Court Warehouse. NOTE: You can pick up a single form FREE at the District Court location nearest you.

DCA-107 Obtaining Civil Judgment and Satisfaction Data

Use this form to request bulk District Court civil judgments and satisfactions data.

DCA-109 Cost Schedule

This form outlines the cost and fees associated with filing certain cases in the District Court.

DCA-109A Guide to Appeal Fees

This form outlines the fees associated with filing an appeal in various case types, the amount payable to each trial court, and the number of days to file the appeal.

DCA-119 Request for CD Recording/Transcript

Use this form to request a copy of a compact disc (CD) / electronic recording or a written transcript of a case. NOTE: A typed transcript may be obtained only when the person making the request has appealed a District Court judgment in a civil case where the amount of the claim is more than $5,000. Recordings on compact disc format may be requested by anyone.

DCA-123 Appointed Attorney Invoice (For use after 01/01/2024)

Use this form if you are an appointed attorney to request payment for compensation and mileage, parking, and/or tolls (if applicable). NOTE: Follow the step-by-step instructions on page 2 to complete the form. This will aid in the timely processing of your invoice.

DCA-123 Appointed Attorney Invoice (For use before 01/01/2024)

Use this form if you are an appointed attorney to request payment for compensation and mileage, parking, and/or tolls (if applicable). NOTE: Follow the step-by-step instructions on page 2 to complete the form. This will aid in the timely processing of your invoice.

DCA-131 Request for Traffic Violation(s) Installment Payment Plan

Use this form to request an installment payment plan from the court clerk if you: have outstanding traffic citation fine(s) that total at least $150.00 and agree to make monthly installment payments of 10% of the total fine.

DCA-133 Notice Regarding Traffic Violation(s) Installment Payment Plans

This form outlines the requirements relating to applying for an installment payment plan and the terms of the agreement.

Forms categorized as:  Fine Schedule

Form Number Title Last Revised Copies to Court Notes
DC-CR-090 Schedule of Preset Motor Vehicle Fines and/or Penalty Deposits

This document lists the preset traffic fines and/or penalty deposits for certain violations for motor vehicles and other laws set forth in the Annotated Code of MD.

DNR Fine Schedule Natural Resources Fine Schedule

Forms categorized as:  Landlord/Tenant

Form Number Title Last Revised Copies to Court Notes
DC-CV-080 Complaint and Summons Against Tenant Holding Over
DC-CV-081 Petition For Warrant of Restitution 5

NOTE: This form has been revised as of 10/01/2023. See Public Notice for additional details

DC-CV-081PG Petition for Warrant of Restitution (Efiling Version - PG Co. Only)

For more information about e-filing in Prince George's County, CLICK HERE

DC-CV-082 BR Information for Landlords Brochure

CLICK HERE for more information on Housing Cases.

DC-CV-082 BRFS Failure to Pay Rent Fact Sheet
DC-CV-082MH Failure to Pay Park Owner's Complaint for Repossession of Rented Property 5
DC-CV-082 Failure to Pay Rent / Landlord's Complaint for Repossession of Rented Property 5
DC-CV-082T BR Information for Tenants Brochure

CLICK HERE for more information on Housing Cases.

DC-CV-083 Complaint for Rent Escrow and Breach of Warranty of Habitability

 
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DC-CV-085 Complaint and Summons Against Tenant in Breach of Lease 5
DC-CV-086 Petition for Levy in Distress
DC-CV-087 Motion to Sell Distrained Goods
DC-CV-088 Motion for Order to Follow Goods Under Distress
DC-CV-089 Complaint for Wrongful Detainer

NOTE: This form has been revised as of 10/01/2023. See Public Notice for additional details

DC-CV-109 Complaint for Grantor in Possession
DC-CV-113 Declaration of Compliance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, And Economic Security Act (2020)

Form used to state compliance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). The CARES Act provides a temporary moratorium on eviction filings, as well as other protections for tenants in certain covered properties.

DC-CV-115 Notice of Intent to File a Complaint for Summary Ejectment (Failure to Pay Rent)
DC-CV-116 Request To Shield Court Records Related To Repossession Of Residential Property For Failure To Pay Rent

DC-CV-120 Petition for Injunction

Forms categorized as:  Traffic Citation

Form Number Title Last Revised Copies to Court Notes
DR-049E Maryland Uniform Complaint and Citation (Electronic Version)
DR-049O Maryland Uniform and Citation Option Form
DR-049 Maryland Uniform Complaint and Citation (Handwritten)