# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 4. District Court -- Jurisdiction

### Subtitle 3. Criminal Jurisdiction

#### Section 4-303

The District Court has jurisdiction over a person who is brought before a court sitting as a juvenile court if:

(1) The juvenile court waives jurisdiction or the person elects to be tried according to the regular criminal procedure; and

(2) The offense charged is within the jurisdiction conferred by Sec. 4-301 of this subtitle.

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