(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 e 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.
Maryland Legal Code