Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 5-1104: (a) If a person is apprehended by a police officer for the violation of any provision of this title that is punishable as a misdemeanor or for the violation of any rule, regulation, or order adopted under this title that is punishable as a misdemeanor, the officer shall prepare and sign a written ci
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedures for police officers to issue written citations for misdemeanor violations, including required citation contents and conditions under which a person may promise in writing to appear in court instead of being taken into custody.
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