Md. Code, Local Government § 6-105
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 6-105, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§6–105.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
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