Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-8A-14.1
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§3–8A–14.
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§3–8A–14.1.
(a) After an inquiry conducted in accordance with § 3–8A–10 of this subtitle, an intake officer may file with the court an application for an arrest warrant prepared by a law enforcement officer.
(b) An application for an arrest warrant under this section shall be:
(1) In writing;
(2) Signed and sworn to by the law enforcement officer; and
(3) Accompanied by an affidavit that sets forth the basis for there being probable cause to believe that:
(i) The child who is the subject of the warrant has committed a delinquent act; and
(ii) Unless the child who is the subject of the warrant is taken into custody, the child:
1. Is likely to leave the jurisdiction of the court;
2. May not be apprehended;
3. May cause physical injury or property damage to another; or
4. May tamper with, dispose of, or destroy evidence.
(c) An arrest warrant requested under subsection (a) of this section may only be issued by the court on a finding of probable cause and shall direct the law enforcement officer to take immediate custody of the child.
(a) After an inquiry conducted in accordance with § 3–8A–10 of this subtitle, an intake officer may file with the court an application for an arrest warrant prepared by a law enforcement officer.
(b) An application for an arrest warrant under this section shall be:
(1) In writing;
(2) Signed and sworn to by the law enforcement officer; and
(3) Accompanied by an affidavit that sets forth the basis for there being probable cause to believe that:
(i) The child who is the subject of the warrant has committed a delinquent act; and
(ii) Unless the child who is the subject of the warrant is taken into custody, the child:
1. Is likely to leave the jurisdiction of the court;
2. May not be apprehended;
3. May cause physical injury or property damage to another; or
4. May tamper with, dispose of, or destroy evidence.
(c) An arrest warrant requested under subsection (a) of this section may only be issued by the court on a finding of probable cause and shall direct the law enforcement officer to take immediate custody of the child.
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