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§ 13-607. Statute of limitations

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEstates and TrustsEffective: October 1, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Estates and Trusts (Refs & Annos)
Title 13. Protection of Minors, Disabled Persons, Susceptible Adults, and Older Adults (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Financial Exploitation of Susceptible Adults and Older Adults (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2021
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 13-607
§ 13-607. Statute of limitations
Currentness
In general
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an action under this subtitle shall be commenced within 5 years after the susceptible adult or older adult, or the susceptible adult's or older adult's representative discovers or, through the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have discovered the facts constituting financial exploitation.
Criminal prosecution affect on statute of limitations
(b)(1) If a criminal prosecution is commenced that arises out of the same facts as an action under this subtitle, the time during which the prosecution is pending shall not be computed as part of the period within which the action under this subtitle may be brought.
(2) After the conclusion of the criminal prosecution described under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the action under this subtitle may be brought within the later of:
(i) The remainder of the period specified under subsection (a) of this section; or
(ii) 1 year.

Credits

Added by Acts 2021, c. 311, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021.
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 13-607, MD EST & TRST § 13-607
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 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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