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§ 9-401. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandFamily Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Family Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 9. Child Custody and Visitation (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Missing Children (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Family Law, § 9-401
§ 9-401. Definitions
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Law enforcement agency
(b) “Law enforcement agency” means a State, county, or municipal police department or agency, or a sheriff's department.
Missing child
(c) “Missing child” means a person who is:
(1) under the age of 18 years; and
(2) the subject of a missing persons report filed with a law enforcement agency in this State and whose whereabouts are unknown.

Credits

Added by Acts 1985, c. 496, § 1, eff. July 1, 1985.
MD Code, Family Law, § 9-401, MD FAMILY § 9-401
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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