Maryland Uniform Civil Citation — SampleBilingualua— - Russian Format) is an official document issued by the Maryland State Police for certain minor offenses, such as traffic violations, disorderly conduct, and possession of small amounts of marijuana. This citation serves as a civil penalty instead of a criminal one, and is used in cases where the offender has no prior criminal history and the offense does not warrant an arrest. The citation is bilingual, and contains information in both English and Russian. There are three different types of Maryland Uniform Civil Citation — SampleBilingualua— - Russian Format): 1. Notice of Violation — This is a warning that informs the offender that they have committed the violation and that a civil penalty may be imposed if it is not corrected. 2. Notice of Civil Penalty — This is a citation that levies a civil penalty against the offender and informs them of the amount that they must pay. 3. Notice of Court Hearing — This is a notice that informs the offender that they must appear in court to answer to the allegations against them. All three documents must be signed by the offender and returned to the Maryland State Police.