Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article

Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 4-205: (a) Before trial, a court exercising criminal jurisdiction in a case involving a child may order the child to undergo blood lead level testing

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What this law says, in plain English

A court in a criminal case involving a child may order blood lead level testing before trial and must share results with the child, parent/guardian, counsel, and State's Attorney.

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