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Md. Code, Family Law § 9.5-316

This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 9.5-316, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.

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Official statutory text

§9.5–316.

At the request of the Attorney General acting under § 9.5-315 of this subtitle, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist the Attorney General with responsibilities under § 9.5-315 of this subtitle.

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