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§ 9-402. Harboring fugitive

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 4. Harboring, Escape, and Contraband
Part I. Harboring and Escape
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 9-402
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 268F
§ 9-402. Harboring fugitive
Currentness
Scope of section
(a) This section does not apply if the warrant is for a traffic offense.
Prohibited--To prevent arrest
(b) A person may not harbor a fugitive to prevent the fugitive's discovery or arrest after:
(1) being notified, or otherwise knowing, that a felony warrant was issued for the arrest of the fugitive; and
(2) being notified that harboring the fugitive is a crime.
Prohibited--To avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement
(c) A person may not knowingly harbor a fugitive who is avoiding:
(1) prosecution;
(2) custody; or
(3) confinement after conviction of a felony.
Penalty
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 268F.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 9-402, MD CRIM LAW § 9-402
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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