A.
The Sheriff, any Deputy Sheriff and any person designated
with such authority by the Sheriff may issue a citation to any person violating
any provision of this Code or § 21-1003 of the Transportation Article
of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The offender, upon the issuance of the
citation, may:
(1)
Pay the fine as indicated on the citation either by mailing
the amount to the address indicated on the citation or depositing such fine
in the County Treasurer's office or other such places indicated as a
depository; or
(2)
Elect to stand trial before the Maryland District Court
by indicating the intention to do so in the appropriate space on the citation
and mail his/her copy to the County Treasurer's office at least five
days prior to the date of payment as set forth in the citation.
B.
A person may not violate his/her written promise to appear
in Court unless the fine is paid in advance of the trial. If a person fails
to appear as promised, the Court shall issue a warrant for his/her arrest.
