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Demand Trial By Jury In Maryland
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Jury Trial Prayer -- A case that was originally filed in the District Court, but for which a trial by jury in the Circuit Court is requested.
Maryland also has its own specific rule regarding the right to a speedy trial, often referred to as the "Hicks Date." ing to Rule 4-271, the Hicks Date mandates that a criminal trial must commence within 180 days of the earlier of the defendant's first appearance in court or the appearance of counsel in Circuit ...
§6–103. (ii) the first appearance of the defendant before the circuit court, as provided in the Maryland Rules. (2) The trial date may not be later than 180 days after the earlier of those events. (ii) on the initiative of the circuit court.
A District Court defendant on misdemeanor charges can request a jury trial at any time during the process, up to and including the trial date in District Court. Appeals from the District Court are “de novo” (a new trial on the merits) in the Circuit Court.
In many District Court cases, the Clerk's Office will set the trial date within 60 days after the complaint was filed. When a Notice of Intention to Defend is filed within 60 days of service (such as for a corporation), then the Clerk's Office schedules the trial within 90 days of filing the complaint.
If you do not appear for jury service at the date and time directed by the summons, you can be fined for up to $1,000, put in jail for up to 60 days, or both. If you do not complete jury service, you can be fined for up to $1,000, put in jail for up to 90 days, or both.
A Writ of Summons issued by the Circuit Court is only good for 60 days, so you must serve the other party within those 60 days. If you are unable to complete service within 60 days, you will have to ask the Clerk of Court to issue a new Writ of Summons.
Jury Trial Prayer -- A case that was originally filed in the District Court, but for which a trial by jury in the Circuit Court is requested.
However, they must meet the needs of the court as well. Jurors may be excused for medical appointments, illnesses, important business or personal appointments, vacations, etc. Note: If you are excused for the aforementioned reasons, your jury service will be rescheduled.
Your date of jury service sometimes can be changed if there is a pressing reason, for example, a previously scheduled medical procedure or travel plans. In some circumstances, you can make this change online.
