Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 2-101
Definitions
Effective Dec 14, 2022Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 2, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 44, § 6, eff. April 8, 2006; Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.State of Maryland
- (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
- (b) “Appellate court” means the Supreme Court of Maryland or the Appellate Court of Maryland.
- (c) “Court” means the court in which the officer serves, but if the officer serves in a district of the District Court it means the District Court for the county or district in which he serves.
- (d) “Decree” includes a judgment or order of a court.
- (e) “Judge” means the judge of a court in which the officer serves.
- (f) “Penalty” includes a fine or forfeiture.
- (g) “Writ” includes a warrant, process, or summons.
Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 2, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 44, § 6, eff. April 8, 2006; Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.