Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Civil Infractions
Section 11-207 - Proceedings

(a)    In a civil infraction proceeding:
        (1)    the court shall confirm that the defendant has received a copy of and understands the charges;
        (2)    the defendant may enter a plea of guilty or not guilty;
        (3)    the court shall apply the evidentiary standards provided by law for the trial of a criminal case;
        (4)    the defendant may:
            (i)    cross–examine witnesses;
            (ii)    produce evidence or witnesses on the defendant’s behalf;
            (iii)    testify; and
            (iv)    be represented by counsel of the defendant’s own choice and at the defendant’s expense; and
        (5)    the burden of proof is the same as required by law in the trial of a criminal case.
    (b)    The court may:
        (1)    enter a verdict of guilty or not guilty; or
        (2)    before entering a verdict, place the defendant on probation in the same manner as allowed in the trial of a criminal case.

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