Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 6-107
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 6-107
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- 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.
If the defendant does not pay the fine as provided in the citation and does not appear in District Court as provided in the summons:
(1) the municipality may double the fine to an amount not exceeding $1,000; and
(2) the court may enter judgment against the defendant in the amount then due if the proper demand for judgment on affidavit has been made.