§ 7-501 Definitions
§ 7-502 Liability for costs
§ 7-503 Payment of fine
§ 7-504 Failure or inability to pay fine
§ 7-504.1 Installment payment of fines
§ 7-505 Collection of unpaid fines and costs
§ 7-506 To whom paid
§ 7-507 Disposition of fines and forfeited recognizances
§ 7-508 Contents of municipal corporation indictment

Terms Used In Maryland Code > COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS > Title 7 > Subtitle 5 - Fines and Forfeitures

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.