Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 13-105
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 13-105
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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.
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See - Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Before the State‘s Attorney conducts an inquiry under § 13-104 of this title, the State’s Attorney shall notify the accused individual in writing of:
(1) the time and place of the inquiry;
(2) the accused individual’s right to appear at the inquiry and to produce evidence or information that relates to the matters examined; and
(3) the accused individual’s right to testify if the individual:
(i) notifies the State’s Attorney of the individual’s desire to testify; and
(ii) signs a waiver that permits the individual’s testimony to be used against the individual in any later trial that arises from the complaint.