# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 7. Costs, Fines, and Forfeitures

### Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous

#### Section 7-405

The District Court or a circuit court in a criminal case may not waive any court costs imposed under Sec. 7-409 of this subtitle unless the defendant establishes indigency as provided in the Maryland Rules.

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