Rule 4-329 – Advice of Expungement

When all of the charges in a criminal case against a defendant are disposed of by acquittal, dismissal, probation before judgment, nolle prosequi, or stet, the court shall advise the defendant that the defendant may be entitled to expunge the records relating to the...

Rule 4-328 – Verdict-Court

The District Court or a circuit court sitting without a jury shall render a verdict upon the facts and the law. Although not required, the court may state the grounds for its decision either in open court or by written memorandum.Md. Crim. Causes. 4-328 This Rule is...

Rule 4-327 – Verdict-Jury

(a) Return. The verdict of a jury shall be unanimous and shall be returned in open court.(b) Sealed Verdict. With the consent of all parties, the court may authorize the rendition of a sealed verdict during a temporary adjournment of court. A sealed verdict shall be...

Rule 4-325 – Instructions to the Jury

(a) When Given. The court shall give instructions to the jury at the conclusion of all the evidence and before closing arguments and may supplement them at a later time when appropriate. In its discretion the court may also give opening and interim instructions.(b)...