Terms Used In Maryland Code, COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS 3-1509

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
(a) The Court of Appeals may adopt rules and forms to implement the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) (1) The Court of Appeals shall adopt a form for a petition under this subtitle.

(2) A petition form shall contain notice to a petitioner that an individual who knowingly provides false information in a petition filed under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the penalties specified in § 3-1503(d) of this subtitle.