# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 4. District Court -- Jurisdiction

### Subtitle 3. Criminal Jurisdiction

#### Section 4-304

The District Court has jurisdiction to conduct a preliminary hearing in a felony case to determine if the defendant should be held for action of the grand jury or if charged by information, for trial in the appropriate court.

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