# Sec. 28-242. Proceedings before the District Court

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 28-242. Proceedings before the District Court

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 28-242 (2026)

(a) The County Attorney shall prosecute all civil violations before the District Court.

(b) Upon finding of a violation the civil fine imposed by the Court shall be in an amount deemed appropriate by the Court but shall not be less than half the amount in the schedule contained in Section 28-221(a) and (b). The Court may suspend or defer the payment of the civil fine upon such reasonable grounds as the Court determines.