Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article

Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 5-101: - 109 - (a) This section shall be liberally construed to carry out the purpose of relying on criminal sanctions instead of financial loss to ensure the appearance of a defendant in a criminal case before verdict or pending a new trial

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