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§ 5-212. Failure to appear in response to citation

MD Crim Pro Code § 5-212 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

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§ 5-212. Failure to appear in response to citation