Maryland § 5-201
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-201, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-201.
(a) There is a Division of Pretrial Detention and Services in the Department.
(b) The Division consists of:
(1) a Pretrial Release Services Program;
(2) a centralized booking facility for Baltimore City;
(3) the Metropolitan Transition Center;
(4) the Chesapeake Detention Facility; and
(5) the Youth Detention Center.
(c) The Division has the same authority with regard to the custody of its incarcerated individuals and the operation of the facilities within the Division as:
(1) the Division of Correction has under this Code with regard to the custody of its incarcerated individuals and the operation of the Division of Correction; and
(2) the sheriffs have under this Code with regard to the detention of incarcerated individuals committed to their custody and the operation of local correctional facilities.
(d) This title does not limit or supersede the authority of a court to determine the conditions of pretrial release.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-201
What does Maryland Code § 5-201 cover?
Section 5-201 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 § 5-201?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-201" (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 § 5-201 apply to my situation?
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