Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 11-202
Terms Used In Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 11-202
- 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.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(b) The issuing authority shall retain a copy of the citation.
(c) The citation shall contain:
(1) a certification by the official who issued the citation attesting to the truth of the matter set forth in the citation;
(2) the name and address of the defendant;
(3) the nature of the civil infraction;
(4) the location and time that the civil infraction occurred;
(5) the amount of the fine assessed;
(6) the manner, location, and time in which the fine may be paid to the county; and
(7) notice of the defendant’s right to elect to stand trial.