§ 6-109. Proceedings

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

   (1) the District 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 District Court shall apply the evidentiary standards provided by law or rule for the trial of a civil case;

   (4) the defendant may:

      (i) cross-examine witnesses;

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

      (iii) testify; and

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

   (5) the municipality has the burden to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant has committed the infraction.

(b) Verdict. -- The District Court may:

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

   (2) before entering a verdict, place the defendant on probation.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 23A, § 3(b)(12); 2013, ch. 119, § 2.