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RULE 5-617. PRETRIAL EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION EVIDENCE

West's Annotated Code of MarylandMaryland RulesEffective: July 1, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Maryland Rules
Title 5. Evidence (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 600. Witnesses
Effective: July 1, 2021
MD Rules, Rule 5-617
RULE 5-617. PRETRIAL EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION EVIDENCE
(a) Applicability. This Rule applies to evidence of an eyewitness identification obtained pretrial with the participation by personnel from a law enforcement agency that is offered over objection in a criminal case. Upon request of a party, this Rule may be applied in a civil case if relevant and appropriate to do so.
(b) Code Requirements. In determining whether eyewitness identification evidence is admissible, the court shall consider whether there was compliance with the requirements of Code, Public Safety Article, ยงยง 3-506 and 3-506.1.
Cross reference: See Small v. State, 464 Md. 68 (2019).
Source: This Rule is new.

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[Adopted March 30, 2021, eff. July 1, 2021.]
MD Rules, Rule 5-617, MD R REV Rule 5-617
Current with amendments received through February 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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