Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 3-118: (a) Within 15 days after a judicial hearing ends or is waived, the court shall determine whether the evidence indicates that the committed person proved by a preponderance of the evidence eligibility for release, with or without conditions, in accordance with § 3–114 of this title, and enter an appr
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This statute establishes court procedures for determining whether a committed person is eligible for release or discharge. Courts must decide within specified timeframes and enter written orders based on evidence and recommendations.
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