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Public Employee Relations Board

How to Appeal

Who Can Appeal?

Anyone who has received a decision, in any form, from the Maryland Public Employee Relations Board (PERB)  have the right to appeal that decision under ​Title 10, Subtitle 2 of State Government Article, Annotated Code of MD Sec 10-222, and ​Maryland Rules 7-201  et. seq.

Maryland Rule 7-202 requires the appeal to be done by a petition for judicial review to a Maryland Circuit Court. Rule 7-202 even provides the caption to use for such a petition.

Legal Representation for Appeals

There are attorneys that provide legal representation for appeals. Find an appellate attorney by contacting the area’s bar association. Find a complete list and links through the Maryland State Bar Association or Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center. Pro bono departments may be able to provide legal advice at reduced rates.

How Are Charges and Petitions Reviewed?

Explore each step a charge or petition takes, from submission to final decision.

What Happens After Filing