Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 14-109: (a) (1) The State Prosecutor may prosecute a criminal offense set forth in the State Prosecutor’s report of the findings and recommendations if, within 45 days after receipt of the report, the State’s Attorney fails to file charges and begin prosecution in accordance with the recommendations
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes prosecutorial authority and procedures: the State Prosecutor may prosecute criminal offenses if the State's Attorney fails to file charges within 45 days, and specifies representation duties in appeals and postconviction proceedings.
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