§ 15-101 Definitions
§ 15-102 Duty to represent State
§ 15-104 Duty to post bond
§ 15-105 Duty to submit facts and evidence of cases
§ 15-108 Subpoena power in criminal investigation
§ 15-109 Interim State’s Attorney
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Terms Used In Maryland Code > CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > Title 15 > Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Duties and Powers

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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.
  • Local department of social services: includes the Montgomery County government. See
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.