Maryland § 3-533
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-533, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-533.
(a) In this section, “law enforcement agency” has the meaning stated in § 3–201 of this title.
(b) If a law enforcement agency is notified by a medical examiner under § 5–309(d) of the Health – General Article, the law enforcement agency:
(1) shall reopen or reinvestigate an investigation involving the death of a victim whose cause or manner of death was amended or corrected to be undetermined or homicide; and
(2) may not close a case that was reopened or reinvestigated under item (1) of this subsection until at least 20 years after the law enforcement agency was notified.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-533
What does Maryland Code § 3-533 cover?
Section 3-533 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 § 3-533?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 3-533" (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 § 3-533 apply to my situation?
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