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Md. Rule 7-501 (2026)

Md. Rule 7-501. Applicability

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The Rules in this Chapter govern appeals to a circuit court from a judgment or appealable order of an orphans' court.

Committee note: In Harford County, Howard County, and Montgomery County, direct appeal to the Appellate Court is the only method of appellate review of a judgment of the Orphans' Court. See Code, Courts Article, § 12-502. In all other jurisdictions, the appellant has the option of a direct appeal to the Appellate Court or an appeal to the circuit court for the county.

Source: This Rule is new.

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[Adopted Dec. 4, 2007, eff. Jan. 1, 2008. Amended April 1, 2023, eff. July 1, 2023; Feb. 23, 2026, eff. July 1, 2026.]