Chapter 11. Judicial Review Procedures

A party seeking judicial review of a decision of the Commission shall file a petition for judicial review in the circuit court within 30 days after the date the Commission’s order was mailed in accordance with Labor and Employment Article, §9-737, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Maryland Rules, 7-201, et seq.

A party filing a petition for judicial review shall serve a copy of the petition on the Commission in accordance with Labor and Employment Article, §9-737, Annotated Code of Maryland, and Maryland Rule 7-202(d).

A party seeking judicial review of a decision granting or denying attorney’s fees shall serve a copy of the petition for judicial review on the Assistant Attorney General assigned to represent the Commission at the Commission’s principal office in Baltimore City. The judicial review shall be on the record of the Commission in accordance with Maryland Rule 7-206.1(b).

Unless the parties agree that a transcript is not necessary for review, or the court so orders, the first petitioner shall request and pay for a copy of the transcript of the proceedings before the Commission in accordance with Maryland Rule 7-206.

The first petitioner shall file a written request that the transcript be prepared containing:

Upon receipt of the request, the court reporter who recorded the hearing shall advise the first petitioner in writing of the estimated cost of the transcript.

The first petitioner shall pay the cost of the transcription.

Following the disposition of a petition for judicial review by trial or motion, the prevailing party shall notify the Commission of the circuit court disposition within 30 days after disposition.

A Cover Sheet for Action on Claims on Appeal shall be used to notify the Commission of the circuit court disposition and shall be accompanied by a copy of the verdict or signed order and memorandum, if any.

If a hearing is required, the prevailing party shall file an issues form with the cover sheet.

If a party appeals the circuit court disposition, the party shall notify the Commission using a Cover Sheet for Action on Claims on Appeal accompanied by a copy of the notice of appeal.

Following the disposition of a case on appeal to the appellate courts, the prevailing party shall notify the Commission of the appellate court disposition.

A Cover Sheet for Action on Claims on Appeal shall be used to notify the Commission of the appellate court disposition and shall be accompanied by:

If a hearing is required, the prevailing party shall file an issues form with the cover sheet.

If a party appeals the appellate court disposition, the party shall notify the Commission using a Cover Sheet for Action on Claims on Appeal accompanied by a copy of the notice of appeal or petition for writ of certiorari.

If the Commission exercises its continuing jurisdiction under Labor and Employment Article, §9-742, Annotated Code of Maryland, to pass a supplemental order deciding an issue, the first petitioner/appellant shall file within 5 days of entry of the supplemental order:

The written certification shall contain:

Any transcript of the proceeding that is required for inclusion in the record shall be requested by and paid for by the first petitioner or appellant.

The petitioner/appellant shall file the written request for any transcript required for inclusion in the record when the written certification is filed with the Commission.