§ 11-207. Proceedings

   (a) In general. -- In a civil infraction proceeding:

   (1) the court shall confirm that the defendant has received a copy of and understands the charges;

   (2) the defendant may enter a plea of guilty or not guilty;

   (3) the court shall apply the evidentiary standards provided by law for the trial of a criminal case;

   (4) the defendant may:

      (i) cross-examine witnesses;

      (ii) produce evidence or witnesses on the defendant's behalf;

      (iii) testify; and

      (iv) be represented by counsel of the defendant's own choice and at the defendant's expense; and

   (5) the burden of proof is the same as required by law in the trial of a criminal case.

(b) Verdict. -- The court may:

   (1) enter a verdict of guilty or not guilty; or

   (2) before entering a verdict, place the defendant on probation in the same manner as allowed in the trial of a criminal case.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 25B, § 13C(h)-(k); 2013, ch. 119, § 2.