§ 5–212
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 5-212 (2026)
Title 5. Release
Subtitle 2. Pretrial Release
§ 5–212LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to a citation:
(1)
for a violation of a parking ordinance or regulation adopted under Title 26, Subtitle 3 of the Transportation Article;
(2)
adopted by the Chief Judge of the District Court under § 1–605(d) of the Courts Article, for use in traffic offenses; or
(3)
issued by a Natural Resources police officer under § 1–205 of the Natural Resources Article.
(b)
A bench warrant may be issued for the arrest of a defendant who fails to appear in court in response to a citation.
(c)
A person who fails to appear in court in response to a citation is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.