Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article

Md. Code, Transp. § 26-402: (a) This section does not apply if the alleged offense is any of the offenses enumerated in § 26–202(a)(3)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of this title

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This statute establishes a procedure for releasing arrested persons on citation when court officials are unavailable, provided the person promises in writing to appear in court. It does not apply to certain enumerated offenses.

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