Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 5-1014
Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 5-1014
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See - Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(1) a summons for the appearance of the defendant; or
(2) a warrant for the arrest of the defendant.
(b) (1) The summons shall state the time and place for the defendant to appear at trial.
(2) If the defendant fails to appear as directed in the summons, the court may issue, at any time, a warrant for the defendant’s arrest.
(c) The arrest warrant shall direct any officer of this State who is authorized to execute warrants to bring the defendant before the court to answer and have the matters in the complaint adjudicated.
(d) (1) If a defendant is arrested under a warrant, the defendant shall be taken before:
(i) the court that issued the warrant; or
(ii) a commissioner of the District Court.
(2) The court or commissioner shall set bond for the defendant. The bond shall be conditioned on:
(i) the defendant’s appearance in the issuing court on the date and at the time specified in the warrant; and
(ii) the defendant’s obedience to any order of the court in the proceedings.
(3) The court or commissioner may require on the bond the securities or sureties the court or the commissioner considers appropriate.
(4) If the defendant does not give bond, the court or commissioner shall order the defendant imprisoned in the city or county jail until bond is given or until the issuing court discharges the defendant.