The Maryland Special Officer Petition for Legal Fees is a document filed in the Circuit Court of Maryland by a special officer of the court to ask the court to order the payment of attorney's fees. This petition is typically used by special officers when they are appointed to represent a party in a court proceeding. The petition must include the name of the party or parties to be represented, the nature of the case, and the amount of fees requested. There are two types of Maryland Special Officer Petition for Legal Fees: 1) Petition for Appointment of Special Officer to Petition for Attorney Fees and Costs, and 2) Petition for Attorney Fees and Costs. The Petition for Appointment of Special Officer to Petition for Attorney Fees and Costs is used to request that the court appoint a special officer to petition for attorney fees and costs. The Petition for Attorney Fees and Costs is used to ask the court to order the payment of attorney's fees and costs.