by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Prodcedure, Maryland
(a) Jury Size and Challenge to the Array.(1)Size. Before a trial begins, the trial judge shall decide (A) the required number of sworn jurors, including any alternates and (B) the size of the array of qualified jurors needed. Cross reference: See Code, Courts Article,...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Prodcedure, Maryland
(a) Right Preserved. The right of trial by jury as guaranteed by the Maryland Constitution and the Maryland Declaration of Rights or as provided by law shall be preserved to the parties in circuit court inviolate.(b) Number of Jurors. A jury shall consist of 12...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Prodcedure, Maryland
(a) Initial Procedures. Immediately before beginning a trial in District Court, the court shall (1) make certain the defendant has been furnished a copy of the charging document; (2) inform the defendant of each offense charged; (3) inform the defendant, when...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Prodcedure, Maryland
(a) Trial Date in Circuit Court.(1) The date for trial in the circuit court shall be set within 30 days after the earlier of the appearance of counsel or the first appearance of the defendant before the circuit court pursuant to Rule 4-213, and shall be not later than...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Prodcedure, Maryland
(a) Without Order of Court. When a peace officer takes a person into custody as a material witness without an order of court for attachment, the person shall be taken promptly before a judicial officer in the county in which the action is pending or where the witness...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Prodcedure, Maryland
(a) Form. Except as otherwise permitted by the court for good cause, every subpoena shall be on a uniform form approved by the State Court Administrator. The form shall contain: (1) the caption of the action,(2) the name and address of the person to whom it is...
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