# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 1. Court Structure and Organization

### Subtitle 5. Trial Courts of General Jurisdiction

#### Section 1-502

Notwithstanding Sec. 4-301(b)(1) or Sec. 4-302 of this article, a circuit court has exclusive, original jurisdiction over a misdemeanor under Title 8, Subtitle 5 of this article.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)