Maryland § 10-1302
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-1302, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-1302.
(a) This section applies to a person alleged to be of unsound mind found in this State, who has fled from another state, in which at the time of the flight the person:
(1) Was under detention by law in a hospital, asylum, or other institution for the insane as a person of unsound mind;
(2) Had been theretofore determined by legal proceedings to be of unsound mind, the finding being unreversed and in full force and effect, and the control of the person having been acquired by a court of competent jurisdiction of the state from which the person fled; or
(3) Was subject to detention in the other state, being then the person’s legal domicile (personal service of process having been made) based on legal proceedings there pending to have the person declared of unsound mind.
(b) A person subject to this section shall, on demand of the executive authority of the state from which the person fled, be delivered up to be removed thereto.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-1302
What does Maryland Code § 10-1302 cover?
Section 10-1302 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 § 10-1302?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 10-1302" (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 § 10-1302 apply to my situation?
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