§ 6-105. Election to stand trial

MD Local Gov Code § 6-105 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.