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Section One: Access to Court Records Brochures What Can the Public See About Me in Court Records and on Case Search? [English] ¿Qué puede ver el público sobre mí en los registros del tribunal y en Case Search? [Spanish] Can I Keep the Public from Seeing Information About Me in a Court Case? [English] ¿Puedo evitar que el público acceda a información sobre mí en un caso del tribunal? [Spanish] Can I Keep the Public from Seeing Information About Me in a Peace or Protective Order Case? [English] ¿Puedo evitar que el público acceda a información sobre mí en un caso de orden de paz o de protección? [Spanish] How Can I Expunge My Criminal Record? [English] ¿Cómo puedo cancelar mis antecedentes penales? [Spanish] How Can I Expunge My Juvenile Record? [English] ¿Cómo puedo eliminar mis antecedents de menor? [Spanish] Can I Limit Access to Information About Certain Criminal Convictions? [English] ¿Pudeo limitar el acceso a la información de ciertas condenas penales? [Spanish] Section Two: Court Help Materials (Resources for Self-Represented Litigants)

Maryland Court Help Center Flyer English Maryland Court Help Center Flyer Spanish Maryland Court Help Center Posters Court Help Videos Circuit Court Flyer Court Help Videos Circuit Court Pocket Card Court Help Videos District Court Flyer Court Help Videos District Court Pocket Card

Maryland Court Help App Flyer Maryland Court Help App Pocket Card Guide & File Flyer Guide & File Quick Reference Guide Guide & File FAQs Section Three: Court Support Materials Court Referral Pad Resources for Self-Represented Litigants What Can I Do to Help You? Section Four: Language Access Materials Multilingual Globe Poster Do You Need a Court Interpreter? Brochure

Court Interpreters: A Guide for Legal Professionals Language Line QRG Flyer (also in postcard size) Language ID Easel Desktop Display (also as a brochure or laminated card)

Section Five: Court Help Access & Information Station Section Six: Help Center Examples

Section One: Access to Court Records Brochures

mdcourts.gov/form/court-brochures-order-form

For copies in Russian, French, Mandarin, Spanish, and Korean, visit mdcourts.gov/accesstojustice/brochures.

l,Que puede ver el publico sobre mf en los registros del tribunal y en Case Search?

- Este folleto explica c6mo puede acceder a los registros del tribunal en Maryland. Tambien contlene lnformaci6n sobre cuando el tribunal puede limitar o denegar el acceso del publlco a sus registros. ,aue informaci6n se encuentra disponible en linea? ie; :h Case Search de Maryland permite al publico acceder a algunos registros del caso. El Poder Judicial de Maryland mantiene esta p.lgina web. Cualquier persona puede buscar estos registros en: mdcourts.gov/casesearch La informaci6n que se encuentra en Case Search no constituye el registro del tribunal oficial. No contiene toda la informaci6n que se encuentra en los archives del tribunal. Case Search no deberfa incluir cierta informaci6n personal sabre las vfctimas o los testigos imparciales en:

Hable con un abogado sin costo en un Centro de Ayuda de los Tribunales de Maryland

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Parte de la informaci6n sabre casos penales ya no est.l disponible en Case Search, pero el pllblico puede seguir teniendo acceso a ella. Visite el tribunal para ver las registros de los casos penales en los que el resultado de todos los cargos haya sido nolle prosequi, sobreseimiento, exoneraci6n o inocente. Algunos cases relacionados con la posesi6n de cannabis tambien se deben ver en el tribunal. Si encuentra informaci6n en Case Search que considera lnexacta a que no deberfa estar disponible para el publlco, notifique por escrito al tribunal donde se cre6 o present6 el registro original. Presente su solicitud escrita par correo o en persona en la oficina del secretario. S1stem, e trinI:o MDtC El MDEC le permite ver y presentar documentos de forma remota. A los abogados se les exige utilizar el MDEC. El publico en general tiene acceso limitado al MDEC. Si tiene un caso active, puede solicitar acceso para consultar y presentardocumentos a traves del MDEC. Es posible que la oficina delsecretario de su tribunaltambientenga un kiosca digital donde el publico en general pueda consultar los archivos del caso a traves del MDEC. Para obtener mas informaci6n sabre el MDEC, visite mdcourts.gov/mdec. 1al -yl

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,Que son los registros del tribunal?

,Que registros puede ver el publico?

El publico no debe poder ver lo siguiente:

,Quien notifica al tribunal si el registro contiene informaci6n que no deberfa ser publica? La persona que presenta el registro del tribunal debe notificar al tribunal si el registro contiene informaci6n que no deberia estar disponible para el pllblico. Presente el formulario de informaci6n restringida (MDJ-008) para notificar al tribunal. Los ciudadanos de Baltimore City no deberan usar el formulario de lnformaci6n restringida. Presenten una notificaci6n por escrito e identifiquen la informaci6n restrlngida. El tribunal determinara si la informaci6n esta sujeta a inspecci6n publica. Si encuentra algo en el registro del tribunal que no deberia estar disponible a la vista publica, notifique al tribunal por escrlto y especifique cual es la informacl6n. Si el tribunal no limita el acceso del publico, puede presentar una petici6n, y un juez tomar.l la determinaci6n. Consulte las folletos mencionados arriba.

Los registros del tribunal est.ln abiertos al publico, para consultar con algunas excepciones. El publico no puede consultar algunos tIpos de archivos y registros de casos. Un integrante del pllblico padra consultar estos registros si un juez se lo permite. Entre los registros que el publico no puede consultar sin una orden del tribunal se incluyen las siguientes: • Adopci6n. • Tutela que pone fin a los derechos parentales. • Delincuencia de menores. • Cases de menores que necesitan asistencia (CINA). • Determinada informaci6n de licencias de matrimonio. • Evaluaciones de salud mental de emergencia. • 6rdenes de protecci6n par riesgo extrema. • Declaraciones de impuesto a las ganancias. • Estados financieros presentados en un caso sabre manutenci6n conyugal o manutenci6n de menores. • Declaraci6njudicial de identidad de genera.

• Quien inform6 el abuse de un adulto vulnerable.

Los registros del tribunal incluyen los siguientes:

• Su nUmero de seguro social o su nllmero de identificaci6n fiscal federal. El tribunal puede, a partir de una solicitud, restringir el acceso del pllblico a un casa especifico o a informaci6n especifica de dicho caso. Para obtener mas informaci6n sabre c6mo hacer esta solicitud, consulte las siguientes folletos: • ,Puedo evitar que el publico acceda a informaci6n sobre ml en un caso de/ tribunal? • iPuedo evitar que el pllblico vea informaci6n sabre mf en un caso de orden de paz o de pratecci6n? • i,C6mo puedo cancelar mis antecedenres penales? • i,C6mo puedo eliminar mis ancecedenres penales de menor? • i_Puedo limitar el acceso a la informaci6n de determinadas condenas penales?

• documentos; • informaci6n; • anexos; • otra informaci6n que un tribunal conserva en relacl6n con el caso; • informaci6n que se encuentra en Hnea en Case Search de Maryland o en el MDEC. ,Como puedo acceder a un registro del tribunal fisico? • Puede presentar su solicitud en la oficina del secretario del tribunal donde se cre6 el registro del tribunal original. • Si tiene un nllmero de case, proporci6nelo. • Puede revisar el registra en el tribunal. • Si quiere copias, debe pagar una tarifa.

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For copies in Russian, French, Mandarin, Spanish, and Korean, visit mdcourts.gov/accesstojustice/brochures.

Section Two: Court Help Materials (Resources for Self-Represented Litigants)

mdcourts.gov/form/court-help-materials-order-form

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Talk with a lawyer at a Maryland Court Help Center. Get help with civil matters if you do not have a lawyer. Locations are listed on the back.

Get help with: • Understanding court documents • Preparing for court hearings

• Completing court forms • Preparing for mediation • Deciding what to do next • Finding a lawyer

Get help by phone or online. mdcourts.gov/helpcenter 410-260-1392

8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Who can we help? An individual with a civil legal problem. This service is provided to help you represent yourself.

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Get help in-person. Visit a walk-in court help center. Cambridge 310 Gay Street Friday only

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310 Gay Street 310 Gay Street 310 Gay Street 1 Rolling Cross Road 1 Rolling Cross Road 1 Rolling Cross Road 1 Rolling Cross Road 100 W. Patrick Street 100 W. Patrick Street 100 W. Patrick Street 100 W. Patrick Street 310 Gay Street ADDRESS

Baltimore City 501 E. Fayette Street

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Glen Burnie 7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie 7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie 7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway Hagerstown 36 West Antietam Street Hagerstown 36 West Antietam Street Hagerstown 36 West Antietam Street Hagerstown 36 West Antietam Street Catonsville 1 Rolling Cross Road Glen Burnie 7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway

Salisbury Salisbury Salisbury Upper Marlboro Upper Marlboro Upper Marlboro Upper Marlboro Rockville Rockville Rockville Salisbury Frederick La Plata Rockville

191 E. Jefferson Street 191 E. Jefferson Street 201 Baptist Street 191 E. Jefferson Street 100 W. Patrick Street 200 Charles Street 191 E. Jefferson Street

Rockville Glen Burnie 7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway

201 Baptist Street 201 Baptist Street 201 Baptist Street 14735 Main Street

Hagerstown 36 West Antietam Street

14735 Main Street 14735 Main Street 14735 Main Street 191 E. Jefferson Street

Family Law Help Centers are in every circuit court. Visit mdcourts.gov/family/familyselfhelp for location and hour information. Family Law Help Centers are in every circuit court. Visit mdcourts.gov/family/familyselfhelp for location and hour information. Family Law Help Centers are in every circuit court. Visit mdcourts.gov/family/familyselfhelp for location and hour information. Salisbury 201 Baptist Street 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Family Law Help Centers are in every circuit court. Visit mdcourts.gov/family/familyselfhelp for location and hour information.

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Family Law Help Centers are in every circuit court. Visit mdcourts.gov/family/familyselfhelp for location and hour information.

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Hable con un abogado en un Centro de Ayuda de los Tribunales de Maryland. Obtenga ayuda para casos civiles si no tiene un abogado. Las ubicaciones se indican en la parte posterior de este folleto. Obtenga ayuda para:

• Entender los documentos legales • Prepararse para audiencias judiciales • Completar los formularios del tribunal • Prepararse para mediaciones

• Decidir qué pasos seguir • Encontrar un abogado

iObtenga ayuda por telefono o en linea! md courts.gov/ he l pcenter 410-260-1392

8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

¿A quiénes podemos ayudar? Podemos ayudar a personas con problemas legales civiles. Este servicio se entrega para ayudarle a representarse a sí mismo.

UBICACIÓN Obtenga ayuda en persona. Visite uno de los centros de ayuda de los Tribunales sin cita previa. DIRECCIÓN DIRECCIÓN HORARIOS HORARIOS 501 E. Fayette Street 501 E. Fayette Street 501 E. Fayette Street Obtenga ayuda en persona. Visite uno de los centros de ayuda de los Tribunales sin cita previa. TIPOS DE CASOS TIPOS DE CASOS TIPOS DE CASOS TIPOS DE CASOS Obtenga ayuda en persona. Visite uno de los centros de ayuda de los Tribunales sin cita previa. Obtenga ayuda en persona. Visite uno de los centros de ayuda de los Tribunales sin cita previa. Obtenga ayuda en persona. Visite uno de los centros de ayuda de los Tribunales sin cita previa. Obtenga ayuda en persona. Visite uno de los centros de ayuda de los Tribunales sin cita previa. DIRECCIÓN HORARIOS HORARIOS De 8:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. UBICACIÓN DIRECCIÓN DÍAS DE ATENCIÓN DÍAS DE ATENCIÓN De lunes a viernes De lunes a viernes DIRECCIÓN HORARIOS Tribunal de Distrito Civil

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Glen Burnie 7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway 100 W. Patrick Street Frederick 100 W. Patrick Street Glen Burnie 7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie Hagerstown 36 West Antietam Street Hagerstown 36 West Antietam Street Glen Burnie 7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie 7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway Hagerstown 36 West Antietam Street Catonsville 1 Rolling Cross Road Hagerstown 36 West Antietam Street Hagerstown 36 West Antietam Street Frederick La Plata

191 E. Jefferson Street 191 E. Jefferson Street 191 E. Jefferson Street 100 W. Patrick Street 200 Charles Street 201 Baptist Street 191 E. Jefferson Street 201 Baptist Street 201 Baptist Street

Rockville Rockville Rockville Salisbury Salisbury Rockville Salisbury Upper Marlboro Upper Marlboro Rockville

Rockville Glen Burnie 7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway 191 E. Jefferson Street 201 Baptist Street

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Upper Marlboro Salisbury Upper Marlboro 14735 Main Street Los Centros de Ayuda de Derecho de Familia están disponibles en todos los tribunales de circuito. Visite mdcourts.gov/family/familyselfhelp para obtener información de las ubicaciones y los horarios de atención. 14735 Main Street 201 Baptist Street 14735 Main Street Los Centros de Ayuda de Derecho de Familia están disponibles en todos los tribunales de circuito. Visite mdcourts.gov/family/familyselfhelp para obtener información de las ubicaciones y los horarios de atención. 14735 Main Street De 8:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. Los Centros de Ayuda de Derecho de Familia están disponibles en todos los tribunales de circuito. Visite mdcourts.gov/family/familyselfhelp para obtener información de las ubicaciones y los horarios de atención. Upper Marlboro 14735 Main Street 191 E. Jefferson Street Los Centros de Ayuda de Derecho de Familia están disponibles en todos los tribunales de circuito. Visite mdcourts.gov/family/familyselfhelp para obtener información de las ubicaciones y los horarios de atención. Los Centros de Ayuda de Derecho de Familia están disponibles en todos los tribunales de circuito. Visite mdcourts.gov/family/familyselfhelp para obtener información de las ubicaciones y los horarios de atención. Salisbury 201 Baptist Street De 8:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. Hagerstown 36 West Antietam Street Los Centros de Ayuda de Derecho de Familia están disponibles en todos los tribunales de circuito. Visite mdcourts.gov/family/familyselfhelp para obtener información de las ubicaciones y los horarios de atención. De lunes a viernes De lunes a viernes

Tribunal de Distrito Civil Derecho de Familia

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Tribunal de Circuito — Derecho de Familia Divorcio Custodia de un menor Manutención de menores Órdenes de paz y de protección Tutela Tribunal de Circuito — Derecho de Familia Divorcio Custodia de un menor Manutención de menores Órdenes de paz y de protección Tutela Tribunal de Circuito — Derecho de Familia Divorcio Custodia de un menor Manutención de menores Órdenes de paz y de protección Tutela Divorcio Custodia de un menor Manutención de menores Órdenes de paz y de protección Tutela Tribunal de Circuito — Derecho de Familia Divorcio Custodia de un menor Manutención de menores Órdenes de paz y de protección Tutela Tribunal de Distrito Civil De 8:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. Derecho de Familia Tribunal de Circuito — Derecho de Familia Divorcio Custodia de un menor Manutención de menores Órdenes de paz y de protección Tutela

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410-260-1392 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. mdcourts.gov/helpcenter

We Can Help You:

Understand Court Documents

Complete Court Forms

Prepare for Court Hearings and Mediation

Learn about Your Legal Rights and Obligations

Access Programs and Services

Find a Lawyer

Talk with a lawyer today.

We Can Help You:

Understand Court Documents

Complete Court Forms

Prepare for Court Hearings and Mediation

Learn about Your Legal Rights and Obligations

Access Programs and Services

Find a Lawyer

Talk with a lawyer today.

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Get Help With: Divorce Custody Debt Collection Landlord and Tenant Domestic Violence Expungement Small and Large Claims

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A free service of the Maryland Courts.*

Simple. Fast. Free. Interviews guide you to complete court forms.

* Court filing fees may still apply.

Handling a court case yourself ? Maryland Guide & File is a new tool developed by the Maryland Courts to help you complete court forms online. The application guides you through a series of questions called an “interview.” When you’re done, the program automatically generates all the forms you will need, along with detailed instructions on what to do next. Download, print, sign, and file your documents with the court.

Why Use Maryland Guide & File? • Convenient. Use it from any computer with internet access. • Smart. The application knows the forms you need based on your answers. • Start and finish when you want. Create an account to save your work and return later. • File your forms . Completed forms can be filed in person or by mail. Some interviews can be e-filed directly from the Guided interviews make it easier to complete court forms.

Find Maryland Guide & File at: mdcourts.gov/guideandfile

application. (Not available for cases filed in Baltimore City.)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What is Maryland Guide & File? Maryland Guide & File is a web-based tool that helps users fill out court forms. The program adds answers from the interview questions into the form. Users can then print the form and file with the court in person or by mail. Electronic filing directly from the interview is available for some interviews. (Not available for cases filed in Baltimore City.) What are the benefits to using Maryland Guide & File?  The interviews help to make legal issues easier to understand.  Help content based on the questions in the interview.  Users can complete forms anywhere with internet, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Creates court forms that are complete and legible.

 The “Next Steps” document outlines what filers need to do next in the process.  Electronically file your case and documents remotely for some court matters. How much does it cost to use Maryland Guide & File?

It is free to use Maryland Guide & File to create, save, and print your court forms. Users must still pay any filing fees before the court will open the case. If the user is unable to pay the court filing fees, they may file a Request for Waiver of Prepaid

Costs (CC-DC-089) (available in PDF or Guide & File interview). What forms can be completed using Maryland Guide & File?

The current list of all interviews is available at: mdcourts.gov/guideandfile. Interviews are not available for every form or legal matter, but more interviews will be added as they become available. If you cannot find the form or legal topic you are looking for, go to: mdcourts.gov/forms for fillable forms. Do users need to register to use Maryland Guide & File? No. A user account is not required to create and print court forms in Maryland Guide & File. But, the user’s information is not saved unless they have an account and are signed in. Users must register if they would like to file electronically (e-file) at the end of the interview, if the option is available. What are the benefits of having a user account in Maryland Guide & File?  Guide & File saves the person’s work at the end of every page;  Users may go back to finish answering questions, or edit what was already answered; and  A user account is necessary to electronically file (e-file) at the end of the interview, if the option is available. Who can use Maryland Guide & File? Anyone with internet access and a need to complete court forms may use the system. Users who do not have an attorney may find the program most helpful. Is use of Maryland Guide & File mandatory? No. Maryland Guide & File is a tool to help individuals complete court forms. Fillable forms are still available online for free at: https://mdcourts.gov/forms. Also, two (2) free copies of most forms are available from a District Court clerk. Extra forms may cost $.50 each. What hardware/software is needed to use Maryland Guide & File? A computer is required. Users must have Internet access, a web processer (Google Chrome is preferred), and the ability to print forms if filing in person or by mail. What should the user have available before they begin an interview? The list of documents needed to answer the questions is available at the start of each interview. All interviews will need:  Contact information (name, address, telephone number) of the parties; and  Court location where filing the case.

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What are the options available to file forms completed using Maryland Guide & File? Once a user has completed the interview and reviewed their form(s), they may:  Print the forms, then file with the court in person or by mail; or  Save or print and scan the forms, then file electronically (e-file)* through Maryland Odyssey File & Serve.  Save the forms, then file electronically (e-file)* directly within Maryland Guide & File (Not available for cases filed in Baltimore City.) *NOTE: When a user e-files a court form in Maryland, they MUST continue to e-file for all filings in the current case AND in any future case. For more on the e-filing requirements visit: mdcourts.gov/mdec/efilingpublic How long is the user’s information kept in Maryland Guide & File? If a user logs in to take an interview, the program saves the information for 30 days. If a user does not log into the system, interview answers are not saved. Will my personal information or email be shared? No. The Maryland Judiciary does not share users' information nor does the company (Tyler Technologies) that supports this system. View Tyler Technologies’ privacy statement at: https://www.tylertech.com/privacy. Court records are generally open and accessible to the public. Find out more about court records at: mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/courtrecords. Can court staff access a user’s account? No. The username and password used allow for specific access. Who should your contact if you need help while using Maryland Guide & File? It depends on the type of issue you are having to determine the best resource to assist you. Please see the chart below for the most common issues and the resources available: General Guide & File System Help  Quick Reference Guide (QRG) mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/guideandfile/qrg_gettingstarted.pdf  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/guideandfile/faqs.pdf Technical Help System Maintenance / Outages - Maryland Guide & File may be unavailable for necessary system maintenance or unplanned system outages. Current system status will be available at: mdcourts.gov/mdec/systemstatus. Performance Issues - Issues with the application display and performance may be due to the internet browser used. Maryland Guide & File works best in Google Chrome. Error Messages - The system displays several error messages to alert users when required information is not entered or is not in a valid format. For any other error messages, please contact Tyler Technologies – Odyssey Guide and File at: odysseyguideandfile.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new. Password Reset Issues - To reset the password for your account, you will need to provide the email address for the account using the “Forgot Password” prompt. A password reset link will then be sent to the email address associated with your account (check your spam folder). NOTE: Passwords are case-sensitive and must be at least 8 characters with 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase and either 1 number or special character. If you are still having issues accessing your account due to a password issue, please contact Tyler Technologies – Odyssey Guide and File at: odysseyguideandfile.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new. Interview Specific (non-legal) Help If you have issues with how an interview is working, create a ServiceNow ticket by emailing your issue to: mdcourts@service-now.com. Be sure to include the Maryland Guide & File interview you are having issues with and be as specific as possible. Legal / Case Specific Help Maryland Guide & File does not provide legal advice. It is not a substitute for having an attorney. The following resources are available to help:  Maryland Court Help Toolkit mdcourts.gov/courthelp  Finding Legal Help: mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/findinglegalhelp  Common Legal Topic Information: mdcourts.gov/courthelp/lawtopics  People’s Law Library of Maryland: peoples-law.org/  Thurgood Marshall State Law Library: mdcourts.gov/lawlib

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Getting Started with Maryland Guide & File QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE (QRG)

General Information Maryland Guide & File is a web-based tool that helps fill out court forms. The program takes answers from the interview questions to fill the form. You can then print the form and file with the court in person or by mail. Electronic filing is now available for some interviews. Completed forms can be e-filed directly from the interview based on the type of case and court location. (Not available for cases filed in Baltimore City.) The purpose of this guide is to assist you in using Maryland Guide & File program. Topics include: • How to Register with Guide & File • Starting a New Interview • Navigating Through an Interview • Features of Guided Interviews • Completing an Interview Maryland Guide & File does not provide legal advice. It is not a substitute for having an attorney. How to Register with Guide & File • You do not need an account to use the program to complete your form and print it without saving. • You must register if you want to file electronically (e-file) at the end of the interview from Guide & File, when the option is available. To register: ❶ From the Guide and File program homepage – maryland.tylerhost.net/SRL, select Register from the icon drop-down box in the top righthand corner.

❷ Fill in the contact information fields, including: name, email address, password, phone number, address, and password question and answer (in case you forget your

password, you can answer the security question you choose to reset). A registration video is also provided to guide you through the process. Passwords must be at least eight characters with at least one lower case, at least one upper case, and at least one number or symbol. ❸ Once you have filled out the necessary information and agreed to the terms, click .

Starting a New Interview

❹ Click Start Your Legal Process .

❺ Select the interview you would like to complete.

NOTE: The current list of all interviews will be available at: mdcourts.gov/guideandfile. Not all forms are available, but more interviews will be added as they become available. If you cannot find the form or legal topic you are looking for, go to: mdcourts.gov/forms for fillable forms.

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Navigating Through an Interview

❻ DO NOT USE the back and forward arrows at the top of the browser window.

❼ You can use either the Go to drop-down menu or the Previous and Next buttons to go to a different page: • Use the Previous or Next buttons to go back and forth from the current page. o You will not be able to go to the next page if a required answer is missing or there are formatting errors displayed. • Use the drop-down menu at the bottom of the page in the middle to go to a specific page. o Only the pages you have completed will be available in the Go to menu. NOTE: Review all entered responses to make sure they are correct, especially if you needed to use the navigation buttons at any point.

❽ If you need to exit the interview, DO NOT USE the X in the top right corner of the browser window.

❾ Instead, use the Exit button at the bottom left of the page.

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❿ If you need to exit before you finish the interview, you can only save your answers if you have an account and sign in.

Return to your interview later by logging in and selecting " My Draft Interviews " from the menu in the top right corner.

⓫ If you are using a public computer to take an interview, when you finish, you must: • Log out; AND • Close the browser window by clicking on the X in the top right corner. If you do not, your personal information may be available to the next person who uses the public computer .

Features of Guided Interviews Welcome Page After you select the interview you want to complete; the Welcome Page will appear. This page contains: • General information about the Guide & File program; • A summary of the legal issue you have; • The title and number of the form; • Any other form(s) available (depending on your answers to the interview questions); • What information and documents you may need to complete the form(s); and • Applicable filing and service fees.

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Help Content “i" Question Button If there is helpful content that relates to a specific question, you will see this symbol . When you click the button, a popup will appear, giving you more information.

Right Sidebar On the right side of each page you will find help content related to the information and questions on that page. This may include definitions to legal terms or links to resources.

Completing an Interview Answering Interview Questions

Respond to the questions so that your answers are complete and accurate. Information you type into the interview will appear on the forms exactly as you enter it. Use full sentences and correct capitalization and punctuation. If a question has a red asterisk (*), you must provide an answer to continue.

Review of Documents After finishing the interview, the program will create your form(s). Review the documents to make sure all information is accurate and complete. You will also be able to download the “Next Steps” document, which tells you what to do next in the process. ⓬ Click Select… under Actions to View and Download your completed form(s).

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⓭ Make sure all the information on your form is correct and complete. To make changes or add information, close the form and click .

⓮ Review the "Next Steps" document which may include deadlines for completing certain steps for your case.

Filing Your Form(s) with the court • Review your forms. It is your responsibility to make sure the information is correct. • Save, email, or print a copy of the forms to keep for yourself and another set to file with the court. • Sign the printed forms. • File your forms with the clerk of the court by mail or in-person. See the Court Directory for location and contact information at: mdcourts.gov/courtsdirectory. E-filing with the court • Review your forms. It is your responsibility to make sure the information is correct. • Save, email, or print a copy of the forms to keep for yourself. • Your form will show your electronic signature. • You will get an email confirming the court got your form(s). The email has links to the form(s) you E-filed. Check your Junk or Spam folder if you don’t see the email. • Pay the filing fee. For a breakdown of specific civil costs, see the table on the Welcome page (first page of interview) or check the District Court’s Civil Cost Schedule (DCA-109). If you have filed a fee waiver request, you may not have to pay. • Give notice (serve) the defendant(s) by: certified mail; private process; or sheriff or constable. When the defendant is served, a “Proof of Service” must be filed with the court.

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Who should your contact if you need help while using Maryland Guide & File? It depends on the type of issue you are having to determine the best resource to assist you. Please see the chart below for the most common issues and the resources available: General Guide & File System Help  Quick Reference Guide (QRG) mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/guideandfile/qrg_gettingstarted.pdf  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/guideandfile/faqs.pdf Technical Help System Maintenance / Outages - Maryland Guide & File may be unavailable for necessary system maintenance or unplanned system outages. Current system status will be available at: mdcourts.gov/mdec/systemstatus. Performance Issues - Issues with the application display and performance may be due to the internet browser used. Maryland Guide & File works best in Google Chrome. Error Messages - The system displays several error messages to alert users when required information is not entered or is not in a valid format. For any other error messages, record the message and contact Tyler Technologies at 1.800.297.5377 (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 10 pm Eastern Standard Time) press 5 when prompted or by email at: support@odysseyguideandfile.zendesk.com. Password Reset Issues - To reset the password for your account, you will need to provide the email address for the account using the “Forgot Password” prompt. A password reset link will then be sent to the email address associated with your account (check your spam folder). NOTE: Passwords are case-sensitive and must be at least 8 characters with 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase and either 1 number or special character. If you are still having issues accessing your account due to a password issue, contact Tyler Technologies at 1.800.297.5377 (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 10 pm Eastern Standard Time) or by email at: Efiling.Support@Tylertech.com. Interview Specific (non-legal) Help If you have issues with how an interview is working, create a ServiceNow ticket by emailing your issue to: mdcourts@service-now.com. Be sure to include the Maryland Guide & File interview you are having issues with and be as specific as possible. Legal / Case Specific Help Maryland Guide & File does not provide legal advice. It is not a substitute for having an attorney. The following resources are available to help:

 Maryland Court Help Toolkit mdcourts.gov/courthelp  Finding Legal Help: mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/findinglegalhelp  Common Legal Topic Information: mdcourts.gov/courthelp/lawtopics

 People’s Law Library of Maryland: peoples-law.org/  Thurgood Marshall State Law Library: mdcourts.gov/lawlib

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