Arrest With Detention In Maryland
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Rule 4-231 - Presence of Defendant (a) When Presence Required. A defendant shall be present at all times when required by the court. A corporation may be present by counsel.
(1) On Defendant's Failure to Appear--Issuance of Warrant. If a defendant fails to appear as required, the court shall order forfeiture of the bail bond and issuance of a warrant for the defendant's arrest and may set a new bond in the action.
Unless the warrant and charging document are served at the time of the arrest, the officer shall inform the defendant of the nature of the offense charged and of the fact that a warrant has been issued. A copy of the warrant and charging document shall be served on the defendant promptly after the arrest.
(a) If a defendant is charged with a felony other than a felony within the jurisdiction of the District Court, at the time of the defendant's initial appearance, as required by Maryland Rule 4-213, a court or court commissioner shall advise the defendant of the defendant's right to request a preliminary hearing.
Section 4-347 of the Maryland Revised Statutes provides for sentencing and revocation of probation for the commission of new crimes. These are often called “Rule 4 violations.” There is no discretion in these cases.
The judicial officer shall advise the defendant that if the defendant appears for trial without counsel, the court could determine that the defendant waived counsel and proceed to trial with the defendant unrepresented by counsel.
