{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-procedure-11-1009","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11–1009","heading":"","body":"(a) In this section, “sexually assaultive behavior” has the meaning stated in § 10–923 of the Courts Article.\n(b) For an investigation or a case involving a victim of sexually assaultive behavior, an assistant State’s Attorney with knowledge of the case shall meet with the victim or a representative designated by the victim within 20 days after receiving a request from the victim to meet regarding a decision by the Office of the State’s Attorney:\n(1) not to file a charging document against an alleged suspect; or\n(2) to dismiss charges against an alleged suspect.\n(c) At the meeting required under this section, the assistant State’s Attorney shall explain the justification for not filing a charging document or for dismissing the charges.\n(d) The meeting required under this section may be conducted in person, by phone, or by other means mutually agreed on.","path":["Article - Criminal Procedure"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcp\u0026section=11-1009","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:17Z","sha256":"127df306038bead4ce7db8bb6ea5a30f96450e1e6ef13a47b37c320706fb0e6e","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-procedure-11-1008","next":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-procedure-11-1010"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}