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Terms Used In Maryland Code, STATE GOVERNMENT 12-318

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
If the officer or employee is awarded money in an action for false arrest, malicious prosecution, or other cause that arises from the investigation or charges, the State is subrogated to the extent of any reimbursement under this Part III of this subtitle.