Q: How does a motion for reconsideration work ?
I recently went to court against my ex for abusing me. He was sentenced on 4/14, on 5/01 he filed a motion for reconsideration. The case says it is closed, does this mean this motion was denied ? Would there be another case open if they were considering this appeal? As the victim would I be notified if there was a possibly of him winning this appeal?On maryland case search it says the case is closed, and there is no current case open. Would the case say open if this motion was being considered ?
How long does it take for the coirt to decide on the motion? And will it show up on case search if the motion is denied ?
A:
It states that the case is closed because the original case concluded. He has now filed for reconsideration. When the court rules on the motion, a decision will appear online in Maryland Judiciary Case Search. If the court decides to hold a hearing, this will show up online as well. There would not be a new case opened by his filing for reconsideration.
As the victim, you are supposed to be notified of all court proceedings. You certainly can reach out to the State's Attorney's office at any time.
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