Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 2-205

Stalking

Effective Oct 1, 2002Added by Acts 2001, c. 10, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2001, c. 206, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2001; Acts 2002, c. 213, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.State of Maryland

A police officer without a warrant may arrest a person if:

  1. (1) the police officer has probable cause to believe the person has engaged in stalking under § 3-802 of the Criminal Law Article;
  2. (2) there is credible evidence other than the statements of the alleged stalking victim to support the probable cause under item (1) of this section; and
  3. (3) the police officer has reason to believe that the alleged stalking victim or another person is in danger of imminent bodily harm or death.

Added by Acts 2001, c. 10, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2001, c. 206, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2001; Acts 2002, c. 213, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.

Formerly Art. 27, § 594B.

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