§ 26-409
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§26–409.
(a)The form of traffic citation provided for under § 1–605 of the Courts Article is a sufficient charging document for the prosecution of any offense for which a traffic citation may be issued under this title if:
(1)It includes the information required under the laws of this State;
(2)It is executed by the police officer issuing the citation as required under § 1–605 of the Courts Article; and
(3)It is filed with the District Court as required under § 1–605 of the Courts Article.
(b)The trial court may try a case for which a charge is made under this title only on:
(1)A traffic citation that meets the requirements of a charging document under subsection
(a)of this section;
(2)A warrant, information, or indictment; or
(3)Any other charging document authorized by a rule adopted by the Supreme Court of Maryland with the concurrence of the Administration.