How do I appeal a board decision?

​​​​If you have received a decision, in any form, from the Maryland Public Employee Relations Board (PERB), you have the right to appeal that decision under Title 10 of the State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, Section 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.

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Here are links to the statute and rules for appealing a PERB decision.

Title 10, Subtitle 2 of State Government Article, Annotated Code of MD Sec 10-222

Maryland Rules 7-201 and following

There are attorneys that provide legal representation for appeals. You can find an appellate attorney by contacting your area’s bar association. You can find a complete list and links to them through the Maryland State Bar Association website. Pro bono departments may be able to provide legal advice at reduced rates.