Maryland § 2-106.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-106.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-106.1.
(a) This section applies only in Allegany County.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a police officer or an agent acting on behalf of a law enforcement agency shall keep custody of an arrested person from the time of arrest until the arrested person is:
(1) committed by lawful authority to a State or local correctional facility;
(2) released from custody; or
(3) in the custody of another police officer.
(c) A correctional officer may keep custody of or provide transport for an arrested person who is awaiting transfer to another jurisdiction or waiting to see a judicial officer of the court if:
(1) the Commissioner of the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services or local managing official has assigned the correctional officer to supervise and transport incarcerated individuals;
(2) the correctional officer will supervise the arrested person in a correctional facility or during transport; and
(3) the correctional facility is not addressing a situation that poses a severe threat to maintaining the desired level of security and safety of the arrested person or persons inside the correctional facility at the time of the transfer of custody.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-106.1
What does Maryland Code § 2-106.1 cover?
Section 2-106.1 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 § 2-106.1?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 2-106.1 apply to my situation?
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