Maryland Code > COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS > Title 8 > Subtitle 1 – Definitions; General Provisions
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| § 8-103 | Qualification criteria |
| § 8-104 | Selection policy |
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| § 8-106 | Construction |
Terms Used In Maryland Code > COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS > Title 8 > Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions
- Adult: means an individual at least 18 years old. See
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- certified mail: includes "registered mail"; and
(3) "registered mail" includes "certified mail". See - Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.