A defendant may request a jury trial within ten days after the time for filing a notice of intention to defend (Md. Complete a juror qualification form online, request a (one time only) postponement, and update their juror profile information twenty-four hours a day.After accepting a waiver of jury trial, the court may permit the defendant to withdraw the waiver only on motion made before trial and for good cause shown. Once the parties have properly withdrawn the jury trial demand, a bench trial may occur. (b) Demand for Jury Trial. (1) Form and Time of Demand. A party waives a jury trial unless its demand is properly served and filed. A proper demand may be withdrawn only if the parties consent. A proper demand may be withdrawn only if the parties consent. Parties who desire a jury trial should therefore demand one early on in a case.