Rule 6-307. Consolidating cases.

A. Consolidation motions; judge assignment. Cases may be consolidated in appropriate circumstances. Consolidated cases shall be heard by the judge assigned to the oldest case (the case bearing the lowest case number) in which the judge has not been excused, challenged, or recused. The parties may stipulate to a different assigned judge to hear the consolidated cases with permission of that judge. B. Filings; copies. The motion to consolidate and the court’s order to consolidate shall be filed in the oldest case (the case bearing the lowest case number). Copies of the motion and order shall be filed in all the consolidated cases. After consolidation, all pleadings, motions, and other papers shall be filed in the oldest case. Copies shall be filed in all the remaining cases. C. Captions; titles. The case number of each case consolidated shall appear in the caption of all pleadings, motions, and other papers filed after consolidation. In addition, if the pleading, motion, or other paper does not apply to all consolidated cases, the title shall include the case number(s) to which it pertains, e.g., “Motion to Suppress on Count II of D-101-CR-2021-00000.” D. Effect of consolidation. If cases are consolidated specifically for plea and sentencing, they are considered to be one case for purposes of sentencing. This results in a single judgment and sentence.