Maryland § 8-502
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-502, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-502.
(a) This section applies whenever the Division of Correction, the Patuxent Institution, or any local correctional facility receives notice of an untried indictment, information, warrant, or complaint against an incarcerated individual who:
(1) in the case of the Division of Correction, is serving a sentence in a correctional facility in the Division of Correction;
(2) in the case of the Patuxent Institution, is confined at the Patuxent Institution; or
(3) in the case of a local correctional facility, is serving a sentence in the local correctional facility.
(b) An incarcerated individual shall be brought to trial within 120 days after the incarcerated individual has delivered a written request for a final disposition of the indictment, information, warrant, or complaint to:
(1) the State’s Attorney of the county in which the indictment, information, warrant, or complaint is pending; and
(2) the appropriate court.
(c) The request for final disposition required under subsection (b) of this section shall be accompanied by a statement from the managing official having immediate supervision over the incarcerated individual setting forth:
(1) the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement;
(2) the time already served;
(3) the time remaining to be served;
(4) the amount of diminution credits awarded for good conduct;
(5) the date of parole eligibility for the incarcerated individual; and
(6) the most recent decision of the Maryland Parole Commission or the Board of Review of the Patuxent Institution relating to the incarcerated individual.
(d) For good cause shown in open court, with the incarcerated individual or the incarcerated individual’s counsel present, the court having jurisdiction of the matter may grant any necessary or reasonable continuance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-502
What does Maryland Code § 8-502 cover?
Section 8-502 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 § 8-502?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 8-502" (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 § 8-502 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maryland can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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