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§ 3-8A-14.1. Applications for arrest warrants of children

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial ProceedingsEffective: October 1, 2012

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction--Jurisdiction/Special Causes of Action (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 8a. Juvenile Causes--Children Other than Cinas and Adults (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2012
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-8A-14.1
§ 3-8A-14.1. Applications for arrest warrants of children
Currentness
In general
(a) After an inquiry conducted in accordance with § 3-8A-10 of this subtitle, an intake officer may file with the court an application for an arrest warrant prepared by a law enforcement officer.
Application requirements
(b) An application for an arrest warrant under this section shall be:
(1) In writing;
(2) Signed and sworn to by the law enforcement officer; and
(3) Accompanied by an affidavit that sets forth the basis for there being probable cause to believe that:
(i) The child who is the subject of the warrant has committed a delinquent act; and
(ii) Unless the child who is the subject of the warrant is taken into custody, the child:
1. Is likely to leave the jurisdiction of the court;
2. May not be apprehended;
3. May cause physical injury or property damage to another; or
4. May tamper with, dispose of, or destroy evidence.
Law enforcement officer to take immediate custody of child
(c) An arrest warrant requested under subsection (a) of this section may only be issued by the court on a finding of probable cause and shall direct the law enforcement officer to take immediate custody of the child.

Credits

Added by Acts 2012, c. 229, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012; Acts 2012, c. 230, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-8A-14.1, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 3-8A-14.1
Current with legislation effective through October 1, 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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