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§ 1-402. Criminal prosecutions under Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article against minors ...

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: October 1, 2023

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 1. General Provisions
Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous Provisions
Effective: October 1, 2023
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 1-402
§ 1-402. Criminal prosecutions under Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article against minors who are victims of sex trafficking or human trafficking
Currentness
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Qualifying offense” has the meaning stated in § 8-302 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(3) “Sex trafficking” has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of the Family Law Article.
(4) “Victim of human trafficking” has the meaning stated in § 8-302 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(5) “Violation” has the meaning stated in § 3-8A-01 of the Courts Article.
In general
(b) A minor may not be criminally prosecuted or proceeded against under Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article for a qualifying offense, a violation, or an offense under § 3-1102 of this article if the minor committed the underlying act as a direct result of being a victim of sex trafficking or being a victim of human trafficking.

Credits

Added by Acts 2023, c. 686, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 687, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 1-402, MD CRIM LAW § 1-402
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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