§ 11-204. Election to stand trial.  


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  •    (a) Notice of intention to stand trial. -- A person who receives a citation may elect to stand trial for the violation by filing a notice of intention to stand trial with the zoning official at least 5 business days before the date set forth in the citation for the payment of fines.

    (b) Notice to District Court. -- After receiving a notice of intention to stand trial, the zoning official shall forward the notice, with a copy of the citation, to the District Court having venue.

    (c) Trial assignment. -- After receiving the citation and notice, the District Court shall:

       (1) schedule the case for trial; and

       (2) notify the defendant of the trial date.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66B, § 7.02(e)(1)-(4); 2012, ch. 426, § 2.