Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 2-204: (a) A police officer without a warrant may arrest a person if: (1) the police officer has probable cause to believe that: (i) the person battered the person’s spouse or another person with whom the person resides; (ii) there is evidence of physical injury; and (iii) unless the person is arrested imm
What this law says, in plain English
Police may arrest without a warrant for domestic battery if they have probable cause, evidence of physical injury exists, immediate arrest is necessary to prevent harm or evidence destruction, and a police report was filed within 48 hours. Police must arrest for protective order violations.
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