(a) This section does not apply if the alleged offense is any of the offenses enumerated in § 26–202(a)(3)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of this title.
(b) If a police officer arrests a person and takes the person before a District Court commissioner as provided in this title, the person shall be released on issuance of a citation if:
(1) A commissioner is not available;
(2) A judge, clerk, or other public officer, authorized to accept bail for the court is not available; and
(3) The person charged gives the person’s written promise to appear in court.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 26 - Vehicle Laws -- Parties and Procedure on Citation, Arrest, Trial, and Appeal
Subtitle 4 - Venue, Court Procedure, Bail, and Charging Documents
Section 26-402 - Release of Defendant if Commissioner Not Available
Section 26-404 - Guaranteed Arrest Bond Certificate
Section 26-405 - Lesser Included Offenses Under 21-901.1 and 21-902
Section 26-405.1 - Disposition of Penalty Deposit
Section 26-407 - Disposition and Records of Traffic Citations
Section 26-408 - Cancellation or Solicitation of Cancellation of Traffic Citation
Section 26-410 - Fees for Sheriffs