{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-13-707","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Public Safety § 13–707","heading":"","body":"(a) A member of the organized militia ordered into State active duty by proper authority is not liable civilly or criminally for any act done while discharging a duty.\n(b) (1) The court shall require a person to file security for the payment of costs that may be awarded to the defendant when the person prosecutes or begins a suit or proceeding:\n(i) against an officer of the organized militia for an act done by the officer in the officer’s official capacity in the discharge of a duty under this title;\n(ii) against a person acting under the authority or order of an officer of the organized militia; or\n(iii) by virtue of a warrant that an officer of the militia lawfully issues.\n(2) In all cases, the defendant may make a general denial and give evidence.\n(3) If the case is dismissed or a verdict or judgment is rendered against the plaintiff, the defendant shall recover treble costs.","path":["Article - Public Safety"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gps\u0026section=13-707","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:00:18Z","sha256":"378a0e1502b9c881a8a3acad077575f2863581c5738997aeb59d69157247e935","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-13-706","next":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-13-808.1"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}