§ 3–8A-18
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-8A-18 (2026)
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 8A. Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults
§ 3–8A-18LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The provisions of this section do not apply to a peace order request or a peace order proceeding.
(b)
After a petition or citation has been filed with the court under this subtitle, and unless jurisdiction has been waived, the court shall hold an adjudicatory hearing.
(c)
(1)
Before a child is adjudicated delinquent, the allegations in the petition that the child has committed a delinquent act must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
(2)
Before a child is found to have committed the violation charged in a citation, the allegations in the citation must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
(d)
If an adult is charged under this subtitle, the allegations must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
(e)
In all other cases under this subtitle the allegations must be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.
(f)
A court may issue a body attachment for witnesses as provided by Maryland Rule 4–267, if:
(1)
The witness is at least 18 years old; and
(2)
The case was transferred to the court under § 4–202 of the Criminal Procedure Article.