Maryland § 3-116
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-116, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-116.
(a) Within 10 days after the hearing ends, the Office shall prepare a report of recommendations to the court that contains:
(1) a summary of the evidence presented at the hearing;
(2) recommendations of the Office as to whether the committed person proved, by a preponderance of the evidence, eligibility for conditional release or eligibility for discharge; and
(3) if the Office determines that the committed person proved eligibility for conditional release, the recommended conditions of the release in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.
(b) In recommending the conditions of a conditional release, the Office shall give consideration to any specific conditions recommended by the facility of the Health Department that has charge of the committed person, the committed person, or counsel for the committed person.
(c) The Office shall send copies of the report of recommendations:
(1) to the committed person;
(2) to counsel for the committed person;
(3) to the State’s Attorney;
(4) to the court; and
(5) to the facility of the Health Department that has charge of the committed person.
(d) The committed person, the State’s Attorney, or the Health Department may file exceptions to the report of the Office within 10 days after receiving the report.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-116
What does Maryland Code § 3-116 cover?
Section 3-116 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 § 3-116?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 3-116" (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 § 3-116 apply to my situation?
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