Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 3-117: (a) Within 30 days after the court receives the report of recommendations from the Office: (1) the court on its own initiative may hold a hearing; or (2) if timely exceptions are filed, or if the court requires more information, the court shall hold a hearing unless the committed person and the Stat
What this law says, in plain English
Within 30 days of receiving an Office report, courts must hold a hearing if exceptions are filed or more information is needed, unless both the committed person and State's Attorney waive it. The committed person has the right to attend and have legal representation.
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