Maryland Code, COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS 3-8A-33
Terms Used In Maryland Code, COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS 3-8A-33
- Administrator: includes an executor and a personal representative. See
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See - Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(1) § 5-601 of the Criminal Law Article involving the use or possession of cannabis;
(2) § 10-113, § 10-114, § 10-115, or § 10-116 of the Criminal Law Article;
(3) § 10-132 of the Criminal Law Article;
(4) § 10-136 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(5) § 26-103 of the Education Article.
(b) A citation issued under this section shall be in a format prescribed by the State Court Administrator after consultation with police administrators and the Motor Vehicle Administrator. Each citation shall be signed by the issuing officer and shall contain:
(1) The name, address, and birth date of the child being charged with the violation;
(2) The name and address of the child’s parent or legal guardian;
(3) The statute allegedly violated;
(4) The time, place, and date of the violation;
(5) The driver’s license number of the child, if the child possesses a driver’s license;
(6) The registration number of the motor vehicle, motorcycle, or other vehicle, if applicable;
(7) The signature of the child; and
(8) The penalties which may be imposed under § 3-8A-19 of this subtitle.
(c) A copy of the citation issued under this section shall be:
(1) Given to the child being charged;
(2) Retained by the officer issuing the citation;
(3) Mailed within 7 days to the child’s parent or legal guardian; and
(4) Filed with the intake officer of the court having jurisdiction under this subtitle.