§ 11–802
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 11-802 (2026)
Title 11. Judgments
Subtitle 8. Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act
§ 11–802LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this subsection, “legally protected health care” has the meaning stated under § 2–312 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(2)
(i)
Except as provided in subparagraphs (ii), (iii), and (iv) of this paragraph, a copy of any foreign judgment authenticated in accordance with an act of Congress or statutes of this State may be filed in the office of the clerk of a circuit court.
(ii)
If the face amount of the judgment is $2,500 or less, the copy shall be filed with the clerk of the District Court.
(iii)
If the face amount of the judgment is not more than a jurisdictional amount described in § 4–401 of this article, but more than $2,500, the copy may be filed either with the clerk of the District Court or in the office of the clerk of a circuit court.
(iv)
Except as required by federal law, a judgment creditor may not file a copy of any foreign judgment under this section if the judgment was issued in connection with any litigation concerning legally protected health care, unless the underlying cause of action is:
(1)
Based in tort, contract, or statute;
(2)
A claim for which a similar or equivalent claim would exist in the State; and
(3)
(A)
Brought by the patient who received legally protected health care, or the patient’s legal representative; or
(B)
Based on conduct that would be prohibited under the laws of this State.
(3)
The clerk shall treat the foreign judgment in the same manner as a judgment of the court in which the foreign judgment is filed.
(b)
A filed foreign judgment has the same effect and is subject to the same procedures, defenses, and proceedings for reopening, vacating, staying, enforcing, or satisfying as a judgment of the court in which it is filed.