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<section article="gcp" article_name="Criminal Procedure" number="1-207" title_number="1" title_name="Definitions; General Provisions" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="General Provisions">
  <level label="a">
    <text>The Governor may remit all or part of a fine or forfeiture.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>A defendant or surety applying for the remission of all or part of a recognizance that has been forfeited:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>may apply to a court to order the remission in accordance with Title 4 of the Maryland Rules; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>need not apply to the Governor to order the remission.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
</section>
