§ 5-101 Release on personal recognizance
§ 5-102 Defendant charged with crime punishable by life imprisonment
§ 5-103 Pretrial risk scoring instrument
§ 5-104 Inquiry about an individual’s citizenship, immigration status, or place of birth during stop, search, or arrest
§ 5-105 Inquiry about an individual’s citizenship, immigration status, or place of birth during stop, search, or arrest
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Terms Used In Maryland Code > CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > Title 5 > Subtitle 1 - In General

  • Adult: means an individual at least 18 years old. See
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • 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.
  • minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.