Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 26-409
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Current — January 1, 2024
As of January 1, 2019
(a) The form of traffic citation provided for under § 1–605 of the Courts Article is a sufficient charging document for the prosecution of any offense for which a traffic citation may be issued under this title if:
(1) It includes the information required under the laws of this State;
(2) It is executed by the police officer issuing the citation as required under § 1–605 of the Courts Article; and
(3) It is filed with the District Court as required under § 1–605 of the Courts Article.
(a) The form of traffic citation provided for under § 1–605 of the Courts Article is a sufficient charging document for the prosecution of any offense for which a traffic citation may be issued under this title if:
(1) It includes the information required under the laws of this State;
(2) It is executed by the police officer issuing the citation as required under § 1–605 of the Courts Article; and
(3) It is filed with the District Court as required under § 1–605 of the Courts Article.
(b) The trial court may try a case for which a charge is made under this title only on: (1) A traffic citation that meets the requirements of a charging document under subsection (a) of this section; (2) A warrant, information, or indictment; or (3) Any other charging document authorized by a rule adopted by the Court of Appeals with the concurrence of the Administration.
(b) The trial court may try a case for which a charge is made under this title only on: (1) A traffic citation that meets the requirements of a charging document under subsection (a) of this section; (2) A warrant, information, or indictment; or (3) Any other charging document authorized by a rule adopted by the Supreme Court of Maryland with the concurrence of the Administration.
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