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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.