Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-214
This is the official text of Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3-214, part of Maryland’s Code, Correctional Services — governs prisons and the state correctional system.
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§3–214.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) The warden of a correctional facility or designee of the warden may issue a retake warrant for the apprehension and return of an escapee.
(2) The warden shall submit a copy of each retake warrant to the State’s Attorney for the county in which the correctional facility from which the escape was made is located.
(b) (1) A sheriff or a police officer who is authorized to serve criminal process and who receives a retake warrant issued under subsection (a) of this section shall execute the warrant in accordance with the directions in the warrant.
(2) A sheriff or police officer who makes an arrest under this subsection shall promptly notify the Division of the arrest.
(2) The warden shall submit a copy of each retake warrant to the State’s Attorney for the county in which the correctional facility from which the escape was made is located.
(b) (1) A sheriff or a police officer who is authorized to serve criminal process and who receives a retake warrant issued under subsection (a) of this section shall execute the warrant in accordance with the directions in the warrant.
(2) A sheriff or police officer who makes an arrest under this subsection shall promptly notify the Division of the arrest.
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