Maryland § 9-403
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-403, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-403.
(a) There is a State Clearinghouse for Missing Children operated by the Department of State Police that is responsible for:
(1) the receipt, collection, and distribution of general information and annual statistics regarding missing children; and
(2) coordination of law enforcement agencies and other interested persons or groups within and outside the State regarding information on children who have disappeared from, or are thought to be located in, Maryland.
(b) For children who have disappeared from or are thought to be located in the State, the State Clearinghouse for Missing Children:
(1) shall publish:
(i) the names of and relevant available information on missing children; and
(ii) annual statistics regarding missing children; and
(2) may establish and maintain a list of organizations and groups that provide volunteer search teams or resources relating to missing children.
(c) The Secretary of State Police may develop, in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies, a plan for voluntary fingerprinting programs for children.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-403
What does Maryland Code § 9-403 cover?
Section 9-403 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.
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