Maryland Code, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 5-207
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- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(a) If a defendant is found guilty in a circuit court and sentenced to imprisonment, a bond on which the defendant was released before the sentencing is terminated.
(b) If the defendant files a notice of appeal and the sentencing court requires a bond to be posted, the defendant shall post a new bond.