Maryland § 20-1026
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 20-1026, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1026.
(a) When a charge is issued and served under § 20–1025 of this subtitle, a complainant, respondent, or aggrieved person on whose behalf the complaint was filed may elect to have the claims asserted in the charge decided in a civil action under § 20–1032 of this subtitle instead of a hearing under § 20–1027 of this subtitle.
(b) An election under subsection (a) of this section shall be made within:
(1) 20 days after the complainant, respondent, or aggrieved person on whose behalf the complaint was filed receives service under § 20–1025 of this subtitle; or
(2) if the Commission is the complainant, 20 days after service under § 20–1025 of this subtitle is made on all other parties.
(c) A person that makes an election under subsection (a) of this section shall give notice of the election to the Commission and to all other complainants, respondents, and aggrieved persons on whose behalf the complaint was filed to whom the charge relates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 20-1026
What does Maryland Code § 20-1026 cover?
Section 20-1026 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 20-1026?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 20-1026" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 20-1026 apply to my situation?
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