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§ 13A-603. Compulsory self-incrimination prohibited

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic SafetyEffective: October 1, 2020

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
Title 13a. Maryland Code of Military Justice (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Pre-Trial Procedure (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2020
MD Code, Public Safety, § 13A-603
§ 13A-603. Compulsory self-incrimination prohibited
Compel answer to question that may incriminate the person
(a) A person subject to this title may not compel another person to self-incriminate or to answer a question the answer to which may tend to incriminate the person.
Interrogation or requesting statement without informing person of accusation and rights
(b) A person subject to this title may not interrogate or request a statement from an accused or a person suspected of an offense without first informing that person of the nature of the accusation and advising that person that the person does not have to make a statement regarding the offense of which the person is accused or suspected and that any statement made by the person may be used as evidence against the person in a trial by court-martial.
Statement or evidence not material to issue
(c) A person subject to this title may not compel another person to make a statement or produce evidence before a military court if the statement or evidence is not material to the issue and may tend to degrade the person.
Statement obtained in violation of article may not be used as evidence
(d) A statement obtained from a person in violation of this article or through the use of coercion, unlawful influence, or unlawful inducement may not be received in evidence against the person in a trial by court-martial.

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Added by Acts 2020, c. 592, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 13A-603, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 13A-603
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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