Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
Is there a time limit for a judge to respond to a motion? This motion in particular was filed over a month ago by our lawyer and as of today there has been no response yet.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Yes, there are time limits, depending on the type of motion (civil action? criminal action?). However, you should also know that judges are given a good bit of latitude in ruling on a motion. Some judges purposely hold off on ruling on a motion in order to force the parties to negotiate a settlement or for some other reason. Speak with your attorney if you have any addition questions as he/she is in the best position to know what's going on in your case.
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Not set time limits. Practical considerations may require a ruling in order for a case to proceed, but the court's discretion and workload often influence how long a ruling takes.
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