§ RULE 2-306. PRETRIAL CONFERENCE; SCHEDULING ORDER

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RULE 2-306. PRETRIAL CONFERENCE; SCHEDULING ORDER

A. Pretrial Conference. With or without the filing of a motion, the court may order the parties to appear before the court for a pretrial conference to clarify the pleadings and to consider other matters to aid the disposition of the case. Witnesses may not be called or subpoenaed for a pretrial conference unless ordered by the court.

B. Pretrial Scheduling Order. The court may enter a scheduling order that limits the time:

(1) to join other parties and to amend the pleadings;

(2) to file and hear motions; and

(3) to complete any permitted discovery.

The scheduling order may also include:

(4) the dates for conferences or hearings before trial;

(5) a trial date; and

(6) any other matters deemed appropriate by the court.