Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 6-103: (a) (1) The date for trial of a criminal matter in the circuit court shall be set within 30 days after the earlier of: (i) the appearance of counsel; or (ii) the first appearance of the defendant before the circuit court, as provided in the Maryland Rules
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This statute establishes procedural rules for scheduling criminal trials in Maryland circuit courts, requiring trial dates to be set within 30 days and completed within 180 days, with provisions for continuances by judicial order.
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