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Terms Used In Maryland Code, TRANSPORTATION 26-409

  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(a) The form of traffic citation provided for under § 1-605 of the Courts Article is a sufficient charging document for the prosecution of any offense for which a traffic citation may be issued under this title if:

(1) It includes the information required under the laws of this State;

(2) It is executed by the police officer issuing the citation as required under § 1-605 of the Courts Article; and

(3) It is filed with the District Court as required under § 1-605 of the Courts Article.

(b) The trial court may try a case for which a charge is made under this title only on:

(1) A traffic citation that meets the requirements of a charging document under subsection (a) of this section;

(2) A warrant, information, or indictment; or

(3) Any other charging document authorized by a rule adopted by the Court of Appeals with the concurrence of the Administration.