§ 3-8A-33

Maryland § 3-8A-33

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gcj: Courts and Judicial Proceedings
• Title: 3

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(a) A law enforcement officer authorized to make arrests shall issue a citation to a child if the officer has probable cause to believe that the child is violating:

(1) § 5–601 of the Criminal Law Article involving the use or possession of cannabis;

(2) § 10–113, § 10–114, § 10–115, or § 10–116 of the Criminal Law Article;

(3) § 10–132 of the Criminal Law Article;

(4) § 10–136 of the Criminal Law Article; or

(5) § 26–103 of the Education Article.

(b) A citation issued under this section shall be in a format prescribed by the State Court Administrator after consultation with police administrators and the Motor Vehicle Administrator. Each citation shall be signed by the issuing officer and shall contain:

(1) The name, address, and birth date of the child being charged with the violation;

(2) The name and address of the child’s parent or legal guardian;

(3) The statute allegedly violated;

(4) The time, place, and date of the violation;

(5) The driver’s license number of the child, if the child possesses a driver’s license;

(6) The registration number of the motor vehicle, motorcycle, or other vehicle, if applicable;

(7) The signature of the child; and

(8) The penalties which may be imposed under § 3–8A–19 of this subtitle.

(c) A copy of the citation issued under this section shall be:

(1) Given to the child being charged;

(2) Retained by the officer issuing the citation;

(3) Mailed within 7 days to the child’s parent or legal guardian; and

(4) Filed with the intake officer of the court having jurisdiction under this subtitle.