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Maryland · Through 2026-01-01

Md. Code, Correctional Services § 3–214

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  1. Article - Correctional Services

(a) (1) The warden of a correctional facility or designee of the warden may issue a retake warrant for the apprehension and return of an escapee.

(2) The warden shall submit a copy of each retake warrant to the State’s Attorney for the county in which the correctional facility from which the escape was made is located.

(b) (1) A sheriff or a police officer who is authorized to serve criminal process and who receives a retake warrant issued under subsection (a) of this section shall execute the warrant in accordance with the directions in the warrant.

(2) A sheriff or police officer who makes an arrest under this subsection shall promptly notify the Division of the arrest.

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