Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 6-104
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 6-104
- Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
(a) An enforcement officer may serve a summons with a citation that:
(1) requires the defendant to appear in District Court at a specified date and time; and
(2) specifies that the defendant is not required to appear in District Court if the fine is paid as provided in the citation.
(b) If approved by the Chief Judge of the District Court of Maryland, the citation form may contain the summons.
(c) The enforcement officer shall coordinate the selection of court dates with the appropriate District Court officials.