§ 26–409
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 26-409 (2026)
Title 26. Vehicle Laws -- Parties and Procedure on Citation, Arrest, Trial, and Appeal
Subtitle 4. Venue, Court Procedure, Bail, and Charging Documents
§ 26–409LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The form of traffic citation provided for under § 1–605 of the Courts Article is a sufficient charging document for the prosecution of any offense for which a traffic citation may be issued under this title if:
(1)
It includes the information required under the laws of this State;
(2)
It is executed by the police officer issuing the citation as required under § 1–605 of the Courts Article; and
(3)
It is filed with the District Court as required under § 1–605 of the Courts Article.
(b)
The trial court may try a case for which a charge is made under this title only on:
(1)
A traffic citation that meets the requirements of a charging document under subsection (a) of this section;
(2)
A warrant, information, or indictment; or
(3)
Any other charging document authorized by a rule adopted by the Supreme Court of Maryland with the concurrence of the Administration.