Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Maryland Code, Criminal Procedure § 7-109

Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) Within 30 days after the court passes an order in accordance with this subtitle, a person aggrieved by the order, including the Attorney General and a State's Attorney, may apply to the Appellate Court of Maryland for leave to appeal the order.

(b)(1) The application for leave to appeal shall be in the form set by the Maryland Rules.

(2) If the Attorney General or a State's Attorney states an intention to file an application for an appeal under this section, the court may:

(i) stay the order; and

(ii) set bail for the petitioner.

(3) If the application for leave to appeal is granted:

(i) the procedure for the appeal shall meet the requirements of the Maryland Rules; and

(ii) the Appellate Court of Maryland may:

1. affirm, reverse, or modify the order appealed from; or

2. remand the case for further proceedings.

(4) If the application for leave to appeal is denied, the order sought to be reviewed becomes final.

(c) The Appellate Court of Maryland shall direct the political subdivision in which an order is passed to pay the necessary costs and expenses associated with a review under this section, including all court costs, stenographic services, and printing, if:

(1) a person seeks a review under this section within 30 days after judgment;

(2) the Appellate Court of Maryland grants leave to appeal under this section; and

(3) the Appellate Court of Maryland finds that the person is unable to pay the costs of the review.

Back to chapter list
Previous part of code Next part of code
Back to chapter list

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Criminal Procedure § 7-109 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/criminal-procedure/md-code-crim-proc-sect-7-109/

Read this complete Maryland Code, Criminal Procedure § 7-109 on Westlaw. Westlaw subscription required.

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Search all Maryland Codes

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About the Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to find an attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard