Maryland Restricted Information (MDJ-008): When to File the Notice Regarding Restricted Information
If your custody paperwork includes legally confidential information, Maryland courts expect you to flag it. Here's when you need to file MDJ-008 and how it applies to common custody filings.
On Maryland family-law forms,
Filing a Complaint for Custody (CC-DR-004) that contains Restricted Information? You'll need to do two things: file a Notice Regarding Restricted Information (MDJ-008) alongside your complaint, and check the
The same applies to the Answer to Complaint/Petition (CC-DR-050). If your answer includes Restricted Information, file MDJ-008 with it and check the
Filing a Counter-claim for custody/child support (CC-DR-095) with Restricted Information? Same deal - file MDJ-008 with your counter-claim and check the
Reminder: If you’re using Maryland’s online custody interview, you’ll see a direct prompt during the process: “Do you have any restricted information?”
- Look for restricted information before you file - If your CC-DR-004, CC-DR-050, or CC-DR-095 includes information that’s confidential by statute, rule, or court order, you’ll need to flag it.
- Check the “Restricted Information” box on the main form - Each of these forms instructs you to check the box when your submission contains restricted information.
- Attach MDJ-008 to the same submission - File the Notice Regarding Restricted Information (MDJ-008) with the form you’re submitting, as the form instructions require.
If you're unsure: Reach out to a self-help center or legal aid before filing. They can help you determine whether your details qualify as restricted. Better to sort this out before you submit than to deal with problems afterward.
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