Notwithstanding Maryland Rule 4–217(g), after a defendant has appeared in person before the commissioner or judge in a case, the defendant may post bond by means of electronic transmission or hand delivery of the relevant documentation without appearing before the commissioner or judge, if authorized by:
(1) in the circuit court, the County Administrative Judge; and
(2) in the District Court, the Chief Judge of the District Court.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 5-201 - Conditions of Pretrial Release
Section 5-202 - Restrictions on Pretrial Release
Section 5-203 - Bail Bonds in Circuit Courts
Section 5-204 - Bail After Adjournment or During Recess of Circuit Court
Section 5-205 - Bail in District Court
Section 5-206 - Reinstatement of Bail After Discharge at Preliminary Hearing
Section 5-207 - Termination of Bond on Sentencing
Section 5-208 - Striking Out Forfeiture of Bail or Collateral; Production of Defendant
Section 5-209 - Property Bondsmen
Section 5-210 - Soliciting Business
Section 5-211 - Failure to Surrender After Forfeiture of Bail or Recognizance
Section 5-212 - Failure to Appear in Response to Citation
Section 5-213 - Violation of Conditions of Pretrial Release
Section 5-213.1 - Violation of Conditions of Pretrial Release -- Sexual Crimes
Section 5-214 - Posting Bond Without Appearance of Defendant
Section 5-215 - Presentation of Defendant Denied Pretrial Release or Who Remains in Custody