# Subdivision 2. General Rules for Proceedings

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Subdivision 2. General Rules for Proceedings

### Sec. 13-1134. Scope

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 13-1134 (2026)

(a) These rules and regulations in conjunction with the Administrative Hearing Unit's promulgated rules and regulations shall govern all proceedings under this Division.

### Sec. 13-1135. Filing with the Administrative Hearing Office

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 13-1135 (2026)

(a) All documents permitted or required to be filed with the Administrative Hearing Unit shall be filed in accordance with the established rules of the Administrative Hearing Unit.

### Sec. 13-1136. Form and Service of Documents

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 13-1136 (2026)

(a) Captions. Each document filed with the Administrative Hearing Unit shall contain a caption that sets forth:

  (1) the title of the action;

  (2) the citation number or the docket number assigned to the proceeding; and

  (3) a brief descriptive title of the document that indicates its nature.

(b) Signature—By attorney.

  (1) Every document of a party represented by an attorney shall be signed by at least one attorney who has been admitted to practice law in the State of Maryland.

  (2) The signature of an attorney constitutes a certification that:

    (i) the attorney has read the document;

    (ii) to the best of the attorney's knowledge, information and belief, there is good ground to support it; and

    (iii) it is not interposed for delay.

(c) Signature—By party. Every document of a party who is not represented by an attorney shall be signed by the party.

(d) Signature—Sanctions. If a document is not signed as required (except an inadvertent omission to sign, if promptly corrected) or is signed with intent to defeat the purpose of this rule, it may be stricken, and the action may proceed as though the document had not been filed.

(e) Service.

  (1) This subsection applies to all documents, except for administrative citations, that are required to be served on other parties.

  (2) If service is required on a party represented by an attorney, service shall be made on the attorney unless the party is self-represented, then service shall be made upon the party through either first-class mail to the party or, if applicable, a registered agent.

  (3) Each document shall be accompanied by a signed certificate of service that specifies the date, manner of service and copies were provided to all parties.

(f) Electronic Filing.

  (1) The Administrative Hearing Unit may prescribe methods to allow parties to submit any required papers or documents through electronic means. The submission of any paper or documents through electronic means shall constitute filing for all purposes under this Subtitle so long as the submission complies with the prescribed methods in all respects.

  (2) Requirements for electronic filing of papers:

    (aa) All papers to be filed electronically shall be submitted in an electronic format to be specified by the Administrative Hearing Unit. Any specifications as to particular filing formats shall be made publicly available through the public website for the Administrative Hearing Unit.

    (bb) All papers or documents that are required to be signed must include the signer's typewritten name accompanied by a visual image of the signer's handwritten signature or by the symbol /s/.

  (3) A party who elects to file papers electronically assumes responsibility for any delay, disruption, interruption of electronic signals, and legibility and completeness of the paper. The Administrative Hearing Unit shall make all reasonable efforts to resolve any such complications, but a party who elects to file papers electronically accepts the risk that any of the above circumstances may result in a determination by the Administrative Hearing Unit that a submission may be deemed not filed or not timely filed.

### Sec. 13-1137. Appearances

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 13-1137 (2026)

(a) In general. Persons are permitted to participate in proceedings before the Administrative Hearing Unit as provided in this section.

(b) Individuals. An individual respondent may appear:

  (1) in person, in his or her own behalf;

  (2) by an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Maryland; or

  (3) by an person with a valid Power of Attorney that meets the requirements set forth by the Administrative Hearing Unit.

(c) Businesses. A business, non-profit organization, or government agency may appear:

  (1) by an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Maryland; or

  (2) to the extent allowed by law, by any officer, employee, or authorized agent.

### Sec. 13-1138. Records

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 13-1138 (2026)

(a) Administrative Hearing Unit to keep. The Administrative Hearing Unit shall maintain files containing all documents, evidence, and other items and information submitted to or produced by an administrative hearing officer during the course of a proceeding.

(b) Files to be public. These files shall be available for public inspection in accordance with the Maryland Public Information Act, Section 4-101 et seq. of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.