Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article

Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 11-105: On a finding of probable cause and before the issuance of an arrest warrant or a summons, a judicial officer shall provide to an individual filing an application for a statement of charges under Maryland Rule 4–211(b) an opportunity to request reasonable protections for the safety of an alleged vict

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Before issuing an arrest warrant or summons, a judicial officer must offer the person filing charges an opportunity to request reasonable safety protections for an alleged victim or their family.

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