Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 11-1009
Right to a meeting with an Assistant State’s Attorney for victims of sexually assaultive behavior
Effective Oct 1, 2023Added by Acts 2023, c. 771, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 772, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.State of Maryland
- (a) In this section, “sexually assaultive behavior” has the meaning stated in § 10-923 of the Courts Article.
(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:
- (1) not to file a charging document against an alleged suspect; or
- (2) to dismiss charges against an alleged suspect.
- (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.
- (d) The meeting required under this section may be conducted in person, by phone, or by other means mutually agreed on.
Added by Acts 2023, c. 771, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 772, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.