Maryland Code, PUBLIC SAFETY 1-201
Terms Used In Maryland Code, PUBLIC SAFETY 1-201
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(i) a law enforcement officer of the State or a political subdivision of the State;
(ii) a career or volunteer member of a fire department or ambulance or rescue squad; or
(iii) a sworn member of the office of State Fire Marshal.
(2) On request of the State’s Attorney of the county in which the death occurred, the Governor may set a reward for the information in an amount not exceeding $25,000 in each case.
(3) The determination of the Governor of the individual to whom a reward is to be paid is conclusive.
(b) The Governor shall include in the State budget each year the amount of any reward made under this section.