Md. Rule 16-608 (2026)

Upon a finding of good cause, the presiding judge, on the judge's own initiative or on the request of a party, witness, or juror, may limit or terminate extended coverage of all or any portion of a proceeding. When considering the request of a party, good cause shall be presumed in cases involving domestic violence, custody of or visitation with a child, divorce, annulment, minors, relocated witnesses, and trade secrets.

Committee note: Examples of good cause include unfairness, danger to a person, undue embarrassment, or hindrance of proper law enforcement.

Source: This Rule is derived from former Rule 16-109 f 1 (2016).

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[Adopted June 6, 2016, eff. July 1, 2016.]