Until at least October 17, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland will continue normal operations notwithstanding the shutdown of non-excepted federal government agencies and functions caused by the lapse in appropriations. This includes all aspects of court operations including docketing new cases, document filing, resolving motions, settlement conferences, hearings, trials, and deciding cases.  Unless otherwise ordered in a specific case, all civil and criminal cases will proceed in normal course and no deadlines are subject to a stay. Further guidance will be issued if the shutdown of the federal government continues beyond October 17, 2025.