# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action

### Subtitle 2. Arbitration and Award

#### Section 3-203

(a) An initial petition shall be filed with the court in the county:

  (1) As provided by the agreement; or

  (2) Where the arbitration hearing was held.

(b) If the agreement does not provide for a county in which the petition shall be filed or if the hearing has not been held, the petition shall be filed with the court in:

  (1) The county where the adverse party resides;

  (2) The county where the adverse party has a place of business; or

  (3) If the adverse party has neither a residence nor a place of business in the State, any county.

(c) A subsequent petition shall be filed with the court hearing the initial petition unless the court directs otherwise.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)