Local Rule LAR(a)(3): Definitions

LAR(a)(3) Definitions

As used in the local admiralty rules, "Court" means the United States District Court for the District of Maryland; "judicial officer" means a United States District Judge or a United States Magistrate Judge; "Clerk of Court" means the Clerk of the United States District Court and includes deputy clerks of court; "Marshal" means the United States Marshal and includes deputy marshals; "keeper" means any person or entity appointed by the Marshal to take physical custody of and maintain the vessel or other property under arrest or attachment; and "substitute custodian" means the individual or entity who, upon motion and order of the Court, assumes the duties of the Marshal or keeper with respect to the vessel or other property arrested or attached.