Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 6-105
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 6-105
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
(a) If a citation is served without a summons, the defendant may elect to stand trial for the municipal infraction by providing written notice of intent to stand trial to the municipality at least 5 days before the payment date specified in the citation.
(b) (1) After receiving the written notice of intention to stand trial, the municipality shall forward a copy of the citation and notice to the District Court having venue.
(2) After receiving the citation and notice, the District Court shall:
(i) schedule the case for trial; and
(ii) notify the defendant of the trial date.