Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Maryland Code, Local Government § 6-106

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) If the defendant does not pay the fine by the date of payment set forth on the citation and does not send to the municipality the written notice of intent to stand trial:

(1) the defendant is liable for the fine;

(2) the municipality may double the fine to an amount not exceeding $1,000 and request adjudication of the case through the District Court, including the filing of a demand for judgment on affidavit; and

(3) the District Court promptly shall schedule the case for trial and summon the defendant to appear.

(b) If the municipality makes a proper demand for judgment on affidavit and the defendant does not respond to a summons issued under subsection (a)(3) of this section, the District Court shall enter judgment against the defendant in favor of the municipality in the amount then due.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Local Government § 6-106 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/local-government/md-code-local-govt-sect-6-106/

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 before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

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