§ 3-111. Examination of defendant by Health Department
West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Procedure
MD Code, Criminal Procedure, § 3-111
§ 3-111. Examination of defendant by Health Department
(a) If a defendant has entered a plea of not criminally responsible, the court may order the Health Department to examine the defendant to determine whether the defendant was not criminally responsible under § 3-109 of this title and whether the defendant is competent to stand trial.
(b)(1) If a defendant is to be held in custody for examination under this section, the defendant shall be confined in a correctional facility until the Health Department can do the examination. If the court finds it appropriate for the health or safety of the defendant, the court may order confinement:
(c) If a court orders an examination under this section:
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Added by Acts 2001, c. 10, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.
MD Code, Criminal Procedure, § 3-111, MD CRIM PROC § 3-111
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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