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Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 1-207

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(a) The Governor may remit all or part of a fine or forfeiture.

(b) A defendant or surety applying for the remission of all or part of a recognizance that has been forfeited:

(1) may apply to a court to order the remission in accordance with Title 4 of the Maryland Rules; and

(2) need not apply to the Governor to order the remission.