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Special Master, Holly A. Whittier
Law Library, Room 326
240-777-9108

Motions Practice
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program

The functions of the Special Master are: management of the motions practice for civil (domestic and non-domestic) cases and management of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program.

Motions Practice

The Special Master reviews a variety of motions in civil and family cases and makes recommendations for ruling. A (non-exhaustive) list of the specific civil and family motions reviewed by the Special Master is listed below.

CIVIL (NON-DOMESTIC) MOTIONS REVIEWED BY THE SPECIAL MASTER
	Abate Interest Access to Property Admit Out of State Attorney Alternate Service Appoint Trustee/Receiver Appropriate Relief Attorney’s Fees Auditor’s Report Body Attachment Charging Order Class Certification Compel/Sanctions/Protective Order Files are reviewed to determine whether resolution can be achieved without a hearing. Compensation for Auditor Confessed Judgment Confirm Arbitration Default as to Discovery Default as to Garnishee Deposit Funds into Court Registry Dismiss Disqualify Attorney Extend Time to File an Opposition/Answer, etc. Extend Page Limit/Time for Filing, etc. Foreclosures Ratify Audits, Motions for Judgment Awarding Possession Lost Note Affidavit Reduce Bond, Show Cause Order, Exceptions Forfeit Deposit Forfeit Motor Vehicle Friendly Suit Interpleader Intervene Judgment (partial, renewal, by consent, garnishment) Mechanic’s Liens Possession (foreclosure) Protective Order (not domestic violence) Psychological/mental evaluations Quash Reconsideration Reconsideration of Dismissal (by Administrative Judge) Resale of Property Sanctions (as indicated above) Show Cause Orders Strike Pleadings Structured Settlements Substitute Trustee/Purchaser Summary Judgment Terminate Trust Waiver of Prepayment of Fees Withdraw Bond
FAMILY MOTIONS REVIEWED BY THE SPECIAL MASTER
	Admit Out of State Attorney Alternate Service Appoint Trustee Compel/Sanctions/Protective Order Files are reviewed to determine whether resolution can be achieved without a hearing. Default as to discovery Default as to Garnishee Dismiss Domestic Violence (to set hearing only) Extend Time to File an Opposition/Answer, etc. Intervene Miscellaneous Petitions (e.g. Amendments to Birth Certificates and Marriage Licenses) Name Changes Quash Reconsideration Sanctions (as indicated above) Strike Pleadings Summary Judgment Vacate Order for ADR, Extend Time for ADR Waiver of Prepayment of Fees

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Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

The Special Master’s office coordinates all court related referrals to ADR for civil, family and medical malpractice cases. This includes generating the initial order, correspondence with facilitators and counsel, advising the Assignment Office regarding ADR outcomes and entering data into the court’s data base for statistical purposes.

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Judicial Center, 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20850
Normal Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Notice Regarding Building access to the Montgomery County Circuit Court:

The building will open at 7:30 AM Monday through Friday.
The building will close at 6:00 PM on Monday and Friday, and at 8:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

(Effective Date:4/12/2013) Please pardon our construction progress!!

The Montgomery County Circuit Court is expanding and as we renovate the court and construct a new annex, please follow our progress at Please follow our progress at Judicial Center Annex website.

Due to construction, the Montgomery County Circuit Court Maryland Avenue entrance to the Judicial Center will be closed to staff and pedestrian traffic for approximately 6 months starting on or about September 10, 2012. Signage will be posted on and around the exterior of the building as well as in the Rockville Core area directing people to enter through the Monroe Street side of the building or the Terrace level entrance from the Executive Office Building.

Almost the entire atrium portion of the Lobby will be blocked from usage, therefore space will be tight and we ask for your indulgence. Again, please pardon our progress and thank you for your patience.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE: All Sheriff's sales and other legal auctions have moved to the Judicial Center's Monroe Street Entrance. Attorney, law enforcement, juror, employee and all other pedestrian access to the Judicial Center will be exclusively through the Monroe Street or Montgomery County Executive Office Building cafeteria entrances.

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