Maryland Code > COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS > Title 4 > Subtitle 2 – Jurisdiction in General
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| § 4-201 | Extent of jurisdiction |
| § 4-202 | Authority provided in Criminal Procedure Article and Health – General Article |
Terms Used In Maryland Code > COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS > Title 4 > Subtitle 2 - Jurisdiction in General
- 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.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.