Maryland Code, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 11-111
Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 11-111
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(2) The victim or victim’s representative and the person charged with a prohibited exposure shall be notified of:
(i) the date, time, and location of the hearing; and
(ii) their right to be present at the hearing.
(b) During the hearing, a court may admit into evidence only affidavits, counter-affidavits, and medical records that:
(1) relate to the material facts of the case; and
(2) support or rebut a finding of probable cause to issue a court order.
(c) The written request of the victim or victim’s representative shall be filed by the State‘s Attorney with the court and sealed by the court.
(d) Except for good cause, the court shall:
(1) hold the hearing within 30 days of the State’s Attorney’s presentment of the victim’s written request to the court; and
(2) issue an order granting or denying the request within 3 days of the conclusion of the hearing.