Maryland Statutes
Title 6 - Violations of Ordinances and Resolutions
Section 6-105 - Election to Stand Trial

(a)    If a citation is served without a summons, the defendant may elect to stand trial for the municipal infraction by providing written notice of intent to stand trial to the municipality at least 5 days before the payment date specified in the citation.
    (b)    (1)    After receiving the written notice of intention to stand trial, the municipality shall forward a copy of the citation and notice to the District Court having venue.
        (2)    After receiving the citation and notice, the District Court shall:
            (i)    schedule the case for trial; and
            (ii)    notify the defendant of the trial date.

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