Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 5-212: (a) This section does not apply to a citation: (1) for a violation of a parking ordinance or regulation adopted under Title 26, Subtitle 3 of the Transportation Article; (2) adopted by the Chief Judge of the District Court under § 1–605(d) of the Courts Article, for use in traffic offenses; or (3) i
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Failing to appear in court after receiving a citation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $500 in fines and/or up to 90 days in jail. A bench warrant may be issued for arrest.
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