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§ 10-1003. Testimony of chemist or analyst

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 10. Evidence (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 10. Chain of Custody (Refs & Annos)
Part I. Controlled Dangerous Substances
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 10-1003
§ 10-1003. Testimony of chemist or analyst
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Chemists, analysts, or persons in chain of custody
(a)(1) In a criminal proceeding, the prosecution shall, upon written demand of a defendant filed in the proceedings at least 5 days prior to a trial in the proceeding, require the presence of the chemist, analyst, or any person in the chain of custody as a prosecution witness.
(2) The provisions of §§ 10-1001 and 10-1002 of this part concerning prima facie evidence do not apply to the testimony of that witness.
(3) The provisions of §§ 10-1001 and 10-1002 of this part are applicable in a criminal proceeding only when a copy of the report or statement to be introduced is mailed, delivered, or made available to counsel for the defendant or to the defendant personally when the defendant is not represented by counsel, at least 10 days prior to the introduction of the report or statement at trial.
Summons of witness by defense
(b) Nothing contained in this part shall prevent the defendant from summoning a witness mentioned in this part as a witness for the defense.

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Added by Acts 1974, c. 794, § 1, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1988, c. 719, § 1, eff. July 1, 1988.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 10-1003, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 10-1003
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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