Maryland Code, PUBLIC SAFETY 13A-204
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, PUBLIC SAFETY 13A-204
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- 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
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(a) A person subject to this title charged with an offense under this title may be ordered into arrest or confinement, as circumstances may require.
(b) When a person subject to this title is placed in arrest or confinement prior to trial, immediate steps shall be taken to inform the person of the specific wrong of which the person is accused and diligent steps shall be taken to try the person or to dismiss the charges and release the person.