§ 5-212. Failure to appear in response to citation

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   (a) Application of section. -- This section does not apply to a citation:

   (1) for a violation of a parking ordinance or regulation adopted under Title 26, Subtitle 3 of the Transportation Article;

   (2) adopted by the Chief Judge of the District Court under § 1-605(d) of the Courts Article, for use in traffic offenses; or

   (3) issued by a Natural Resources police officer under § 1-205 of the Natural Resources Article.

(b) Bench warrant. -- A bench warrant may be issued for the arrest of a defendant who fails to appear in court in response to a citation.

(c) Penalty. -- A person who fails to appear in court in response to a citation is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 12C; 2001, ch. 10, § 2; 2007, ch. 605.

                    
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