Maryland § 13-507
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-507, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-507.
(a) A military force or an organization, unit, or detachment of a military force of another state that is in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs, or enemies may:
(1) continue pursuit into this State until the military or law enforcement force of this State or the forces of the United States have had a reasonable opportunity to pursue or apprehend the insurrectionists, saboteurs, or enemies; and
(2) arrest an insurrectionist, saboteur, or enemy apprehended in this State while in fresh pursuit.
(b) A military force of another state that arrests an individual in this State shall surrender without unnecessary delay the individual to the military or law enforcement force of this State or the United States to be dealt with according to law.
(c) (1) This section does not make unlawful an arrest in this State that would otherwise be lawful.
(2) This section does not repeal any provision of the Uniform Act on Fresh Pursuit under Title 2, Subtitle 3, Part II of the Criminal Procedure Article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-507
What does Maryland Code § 13-507 cover?
Section 13-507 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 § 13-507?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 13-507 apply to my situation?
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