§ 5–1005
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-1005 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 10. Prisoner Litigation Act
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(a)
A court may include in its final order or judgment in any civil action a finding that the action was frivolous.
(b)
A finding under subsection (a) of this section shall be reflected in the docket entries of the case.
(c)
(1)
A prisoner who has filed three or more civil actions that have been declared to be frivolous by a court of this State or a federal court for a case originating in this State may not file any further civil actions without leave of court.
(2)
If a prisoner has filed three or more civil actions that have been declared to be frivolous by a court of this State or a federal court for a case originating in this State, a court may place the prisoner’s remaining and future civil actions on an inactive case list and permit the prisoner to pursue only one civil action at a time, regardless of jurisdiction.