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§ 11-207. Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLocal GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Local Government (Refs & Annos)
Division III. Counties [Titles 9-15] (Refs & Annos)
Title 11. Powers of Code Counties (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Civil Infractions (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Local Government, § 11-207
Formerly cited as MD CODE, ART. 25B, § 13C
§ 11-207. Proceedings
Currentness
In general
(a) In a civil infraction proceeding:
(1) the court shall confirm that the defendant has received a copy of and understands the charges;
(2) the defendant may enter a plea of guilty or not guilty;
(3) the court shall apply the evidentiary standards provided by law for the trial of a criminal case;
(4) the defendant may:
(i) cross-examine witnesses;
(ii) produce evidence or witnesses on the defendant's behalf;
(iii) testify; and
(iv) be represented by counsel of the defendant's own choice and at the defendant's expense; and
(5) the burden of proof is the same as required by law in the trial of a criminal case.
Verdict
(b) The court may:
(1) enter a verdict of guilty or not guilty; or
(2) before entering a verdict, place the defendant on probation in the same manner as allowed in the trial of a criminal case.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Local Government, § 11-207, MD LOCAL GOVT § 11-207
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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