(a) The disposition of a penalty deposit posted under § 26-204(d) of this title shall be as provided in this section.
(b) If the defendant does not appear on the trial date set, the deposit shall be forfeited in full as the fine on the original charge.
(c) If the defendant does appear on the trial date set:
(1) First, the deposit shall be applied to any fine that the court imposes on the original charge; and
(2) Then, the balance of the deposit not applied to the fine shall be returned to the defendant.
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