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§ 26-409. When copy of citation is sufficient charging document; case to be tried only on proper charging document

MD Transp Code § 26-409 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

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