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§1–101. (a) In this title the following words or terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Circuit cou…
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§1–102. Any official letterhead stationery of the judicial department of State government shall incl…
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§1–201. (a) The power of the Supreme Court of Maryland to make rules and regulations to govern the p…
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§1–202. (a) A court may exercise the power to punish for contempt of court or to compel compliance w…
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§1–203. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no judge may during his term of of…
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§1–204. A justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland or a judge of the Appellate Court of Maryland, by…
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§1–205. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Court” means t…
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§1–301. The Supreme Court of Maryland, established by Article IV, §§ 1 and 14 of the Maryland Consti…
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§1–302. (a) In this section, “former judge” means a judge who previously served in a court. (b) Exce…
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§1–401. The Appellate Court of Maryland is established. It is an intermediate court of appeal author…
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§1–402. (a) The Appellate Court of Maryland consists of 15 judges, one of whom shall be designated b…
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§1–403. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Appellate Court…
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§1–501. The circuit courts are the highest common-law and equity courts of record exercising origina…
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§1–502. Notwithstanding § 4-301(b)(1) or § 4-302 of this article, a circuit court has exclusive, ori…
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§1–503. (a) In each county in the first seven judicial circuits there shall be the number of residen…
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§1–504. (a) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland shall certify to the Governor for inc…
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§1–505. (a) This section applies to a circuit courthouse that is constructed or undergoes a major re…
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§1–601. The District Court of Maryland is established. It is the court of limited jurisdiction creat…
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§1–602. For the purposes of operation and administration of the District Court, the State is divided…
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§1–603. (a) The court is composed of a Chief Judge and the number of associate judges provided for i…
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§1–603.1. The District Courthouse, located at 8552 Second Avenue, Silver Spring, Montgomery County, …
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§1–603.2. The plaza located on the south side of the Mary E. W. Risteau District Courts and Multi–Se…
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§1–605. (a) The Chief Judge of the District Court is the chief administrative officer of the Distric…
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§1–606. The State shall provide at a central location adequate and appropriate offices, furnishings,…
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§1–607. The Chief Judge of the District Court, subject to the approval of the Chief Justice of the S…
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§1–608. (a) The cost of maintenance, operation, and administration, and of providing necessary facil…
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§1–609. (a) When and in the manner authorized by law, a District Court judge may issue: (1) Warrants…
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§1–701. A judge’s salary may not be diminished during his continuance in office.
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§1–702. (a) Subject to the provisions of § 1–701 of this subtitle, a justice or judge shall have the…
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§1–703. (a) Title 8, Subtitle 1 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article applies to judicial sala…
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§1–704. Any increase in judicial salary shall be included in the portion of the budget bill relating…
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§1–705. (a) In this subtitle, “supplementation” means any payment from a political subdivision to a …
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§1–706. (a) A judge is entitled to mileage, at the rate for State employees, for officially authoriz…
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§1–707. A judge of the District Court who has continued in office as a judge of that Court pursuant …
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§1–708. (a) The salaries and pensions of the justices of the Supreme Court of Maryland and the judge…
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§2–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly…
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§2–102. (a) If advisable in a specific proceeding, a court may appoint an auditor, surveyor, court r…
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§2–103. When an officer leaves office for any reason, any duty not fully performed, including the co…
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§2–104. (a) Every auditor, clerk, sheriff, constable, commissioner, surveyor, or other officer befor…
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§2–105. (a) Each of the following officers, before he assumes the duties of his office, shall be cov…
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§2–106. A person who is required to take an oath under § 2–104 of this subtitle or to file a bond un…
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§2–107. (a) In a circuit court, an arrest warrant shall be issued on a form that: (1) Is 8 1/2 by 11…
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§2–201. (a) The clerk of a court shall: (1) Have custody of the books, records, and papers of his of…
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§2–202. (a) Subject to the approval of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland, a clerk m…
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§2–203. Unless otherwise provided by law or order of court, any person may, without charge, inspect,…
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§2–204. The office of every clerk of court shall be open to the public for the transaction of busine…
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§2–205. (a) The clerk of a circuit court or the chief clerk of the District Court, under rules and r…
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§2–206. (a) In cooperation with the clerks of the courts, the Attorney General may: (1) Prepare basi…
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§2–207. (a) For purposes of this section, “person in interest” has the meaning stated in § 4–101(g) …
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§2–208. (a) This section applies to all licenses issued by the clerk of a circuit court other than t…
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§2–209. (a) This section applies to all licenses issued by the clerk of a circuit court other than t…
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§2–210. (a) This section applies to all licenses issued by the clerk of a circuit court other than t…
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§2–211. After the Governor issues a civil commission for an appointee and delivers the commission to…
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§2–212. (a) The clerk of a circuit court shall regularly report to the Secretary of State the name a…
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§2–213. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the clerk of a circuit court is entitled t…
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§2–214. A clerk of a circuit court shall make available to the public information about registering …
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§2–215. The clerk of the court shall prominently post the National Human Trafficking Resource Center…
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§2–301. (a) Except as provided in § 2-302 of this subtitle, the sheriff shall serve all papers direc…
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§2–302. (a) A writ of execution or attachment shall be directed to the sheriff of the county where t…
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§2–303. When a sheriff serves or attempts to serve a paper he shall file a return with the clerk of …
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§2–304. (a) If a sheriff fails to file a return within the time set by the court or by rule, the cou…
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§2–305. (a) Any officer who neglects or refuses to bring a detained person into court when a writ of…
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§2–306. If a sheriff pays the plaintiff an amount ordered by the court as an amercement, he is entit…
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§2–307. A sheriff shall keep an official record of the fees and charges he collects and those which …
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§2–308. (a) A sheriff shall collect the fees of a clerk, register, attorney, or other officer when r…
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§2–309. (a) The sheriff of Baltimore City and each county may appoint, from time to time, from among…
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§2–310. (a) The sheriff of a county may establish and administer reasonable guidelines in accordance…
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§2–313. (a) The sheriff and deputy sheriffs of a county shall: (1) Receive the annual salaries provi…
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§2–314. (a) This section applies only in Allegany County. (b) The Sheriff of Allegany County shall r…
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§2–315. (a) This section applies only in Anne Arundel County. (b) The Sheriff of Anne Arundel County…
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§2–316. (a) This section applies only in Baltimore City. (b) (1) In this section, the following word…
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§2–316.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Board” means…
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§2–317. (a) This section applies only in Baltimore County. (b) The Sheriff of Baltimore County shall…
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§2–318. (a) This section applies only in Calvert County. (b) (1) The Sheriff of Calvert County shall…
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§2–319. (a) This section applies only in Caroline County. (b) The Sheriff of Caroline County shall r…
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§2–320. (a) This section applies only in Carroll County. (b) (1) The Sheriff of Carroll County shall…
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§2–321. (a) This section applies only in Cecil County. (b) (1) The Sheriff of Cecil County shall rec…
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§2–322. (a) This section applies only in Charles County. (b) (1) The salary for the Sheriff of Charl…
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§2–323. (a) This section applies only in Dorchester County. (b) (1) The Sheriff of Dorchester County…
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§2–324. (a) This section applies only in Frederick County. (b) The Sheriff of Frederick County shall…
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§2–325. (a) This section applies only in Garrett County. (b) (1) The Sheriff of Garrett County shall…
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§2–326. (a) This section applies only in Harford County. (b) (1) The salary for the Sheriff of Harfo…
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§2–327. (a) This section applies only in Howard County. (b) (1) The Sheriff of Howard County shall r…
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§2–328. (a) This section applies only in Kent County. (b) The Sheriff of Kent County shall receive a…
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§2–329. (a) This section applies only in Montgomery County. (b) It is the intent of the General Asse…
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§2–330. (a) This section applies only in Prince George’s County. (b) (1) The Sheriff of Prince Georg…
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§2–331. (a) This section applies only in Queen Anne’s County. (b) (1) The Sheriff of Queen Anne’s Co…
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§2–332. (a) This section applies only in St. Mary’s County. (b) The Sheriff of St. Mary’s County sha…
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§2–333. (a) This section applies only in Somerset County. (b) (1) The Sheriff of Somerset County sha…
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§2–334. (a) This section applies only in Talbot County. (b) The Sheriff of Talbot County shall recei…
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§2–335. (a) In this section, “benefits” means: (1) Health, dental, and vision insurance; (2) Pension…
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§2–336. (a) This section applies only in Wicomico County. (b) The Sheriff of Wicomico County shall r…
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§2–337. (a) This section applies only in Worcester County. (b) (1) The Sheriff of Worcester County s…
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§2–401. (a) An appellate court shall have a clerk who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of …
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§2–402. An appellate court may appoint the law clerks, stenographers, and other full or part time em…
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§2–403. The clerk, his deputies, and other employees of the court shall receive the compensation pro…
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§2–404. An appellate court may direct a sheriff to attend the court or perform services for the cour…
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§2–501. (a) Except as provided for the Circuit Court for Baltimore City in Subtitle 5A of this title…
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§2–502. Each clerk of a circuit court shall keep permanently a test book containing the oaths of off…
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§2–503. The jury judge for a county may order a court reporter to take and transcribe testimony give…
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§2–504. (a) The clerk of each circuit court shall receive an annual salary of not more than $146,500…
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§2–504.1. (a) The clerk of each circuit court shall submit annually a budget for the review and appr…
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§2–505. (a) The number of positions in the office of clerk of a circuit court shall be as provided i…
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§2–506. The minimum hours of work in each week for full-time deputies and employees of the offices o…
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§2–507. (a) A bailiff shall receive the compensation provided in this section. Unless otherwise prov…
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§2–508. (a) In Prince George’s County, in accordance with the Maryland Rules, the County Administrat…
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§2–509. (a) In Anne Arundel County, there is the Office of the Director of Assignments of the Circui…
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§2–510. (a) This section applies only to employees of the Domestic Relations Division of the Anne Ar…
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§2–511. There shall be included in the State budget for the Judiciary Department of Maryland beginni…
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§2–512. (a) Each circuit court judge shall have one law clerk, to be employed by the State. (b) The …
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§2–601. (a) There shall be a chief clerk of the District Court, four assistant chief clerks, a super…
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§2–602. (a) The chief clerk, the assistant chief clerks, the supervising auditor, and the coordinato…
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§2–603. (a) Subject to the direction of the Chief Judge of the District Court, the chief clerk of th…
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§2–604. (a) The Chief Judge of the District Court, upon the recommendation of the administrative jud…
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§2–605. (a) All civil process and papers of the District Court shall be served by the constables of …
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§2–606. A constable shall obey and execute all process directed to him from any judge of the Distric…
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§2–607. (a) (1) The administrative judge of each district, with the approval of the Chief Judge of t…
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§2–608. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Adult protecti…
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§3–101. (a) In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Absentee” means a…
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§3–102. If the death of a person or the date of his death is at issue, he is not presumed dead in an…
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§3–103. (a) A provision in any policy of life or accident insurance, or in the charter or bylaws of …
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§3–104. Proceedings for the protection of property of an absentee shall be conducted under Title 13 …
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§3–105. (a) Upon application, the court may direct the guardian to make search for the absentee in a…
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§3–106. (a) If the court declares that the person is dead, it may terminate the guardianship proceed…
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§3–108. An absentee who appears after the guardianship has been terminated under § 3-106 of this sub…
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§3–109. (a) If the guardianship is terminated under § 3-106(b) of this subtitle, the court may direc…
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§3–110. (a) After termination of the guardianship under § 3-106 of this subtitle, the court shall di…
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§3–201. (a) In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Court” means a co…
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§3–202. An agreement providing for arbitration under the law of the State confers jurisdiction on a …
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§3–203. (a) An initial petition shall be filed with the court in the county: (1) As provided by the …
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§3–204. The court shall make any determination provided for in this subtitle without a jury.
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§3–205. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a petition under this subtitle shall be heard in the manne…
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§3–206. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a written agreement to submit any existin…
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§3–206.1. (a) In this section, “consumer” means a party to an arbitration agreement who, in the cont…
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§3–207. (a) If a party to an arbitration agreement described in § 3-202 of this subtitle refuses to …
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§3–208. (a) If a party denies existence of the arbitration agreement, he may petition a court to sta…
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§3–209. (a) A court shall stay any action or proceeding involving an issue subject to arbitration if…
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§3–210. An order for arbitration shall not be refused or an arbitration proceeding stayed: (1) On th…
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§3–211. (a) If the arbitration agreement provides a method of appointment of arbitrators, this metho…
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§3–212. The powers of the arbitrators may be exercised by a majority unless provided otherwise by th…
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§3–213. (a) (1) Unless the agreement provides otherwise, the arbitrators shall designate a time and …
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§3–214. (a) At an arbitration hearing, the parties have the right: (1) To be heard; (2) To present e…
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§3–215. (a) The majority of the arbitrators may determine any question and render a final award. (b)…
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§3–216. (a) A party has the right to be represented by an attorney at any proceeding or hearing unde…
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§3–217. (a) The arbitrators may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and for the producti…
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§3–218. On application of a party and for use as evidence, the arbitrators may permit a deposition t…
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§3–219. (a) The arbitration award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrators who joined in th…
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§3–220. (a) The arbitrators may, and on application of a party shall, order that part or all of the …
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§3–221. (a) Unless the arbitration agreement provides otherwise, the award shall provide for payment…
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§3–222. (a) A party may apply to the arbitrators to modify or correct an award within 20 days after …
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§3–223. (a) A petition to modify or correct the award shall be filed within 90 days after delivery o…
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§3–224. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a petition to vacate the award shall be filed w…
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§3–225. (a) If any award is vacated on grounds other than those stated in § 3-224(b)(5) of this subt…
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§3–226. If an application to vacate is denied and no motion to modify or correct the award is pendin…
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§3–227. (a) A party may petition the court to confirm the award. (b) The court shall confirm the awa…
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§3–228. (a) (1) If an order confirming, modifying, or correcting an award is granted, a judgment sha…
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§3–229. (a) Notwithstanding the death of a party who made a written agreement to submit a controvers…
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§3–230. (a) If a party dies before an award is returned and judgment rendered, the cause does not ab…
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§3–231. This subtitle applies only to agreements made after May 31, 1965.
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§3–232. This subtitle shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to …
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§3–234. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Arbitration Act.
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§3–301. (a) A court of equity or a court of law, including the District Court, may issue an attachme…
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§3–302. A court of law including the District Court, within the limits of its jurisdiction, may issu…
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§3–303. (a) An attachment before judgment may issue in any of the instances in this section. (b) If …
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§3–304. (a) An attachment under § 3-303(b), (d), and (g) of this subtitle may issue in an action bas…
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§3–305. An attachment may be issued against any property or credit, matured or unmatured, which belo…
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§3–401. In this subtitle, “person” includes the State, any county, municipal corporation, or other p…
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§3–402. This subtitle is remedial. Its purpose is to settle and afford relief from uncertainty and i…
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§3–403. (a) Except for the District Court, a court of record within its jurisdiction may declare rig…
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§3–404. The fact that a proceeding is brought under this subtitle does not affect a right to jury tr…
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§3–405. (a) (1) If declaratory relief is sought, a person who has or claims any interest which would…
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§3–406. Any person interested under a deed, will, trust, land patent, written contract, or other wri…
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§3–407. A contract may be construed before or after a breach of the contract.
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§3–408. Any person interested as or through a personal representative, trustee, guardian or other fi…
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§3–408.1. (a) In this section, “Commissioner”, “land”, and “patent” have the same meanings as provid…
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§3–409. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a court may grant a declaratory ju…
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§3–410. In any proceeding under this subtitle the court may make such award of costs as may seem equ…
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§3–411. The declaration may be affirmative or negative in form and effect and has the force and effe…
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§3–412. (a) Further relief based on a declaratory judgment or decree may be granted if necessary or …
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§3–413. The provisions of this subtitle, except the provisions of §§ 3-403(a), 3-406, and 3-411 of t…
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§3–414. This subtitle shall be interpreted and construed to make uniform the law of those states whi…
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§3–415. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Declaratory Judgments Act.
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§3–501. Any word spoken falsely and maliciously and likely to injure a woman’s character or reputati…
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§3–502. (a) A single or married woman whose character or reputation for chastity is defamed by any p…
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§3–503. An owner, licensee, or operator of a television or radio station or network of stations, and…
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§3–504. (a) (1) An owner, licensee, or operator of a television or radio station or network of stati…
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§3–601. A court may not refuse to specifically enforce a contract on the ground that the party seeki…
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§3–701. A judge of the circuit court for a county, of the Appellate Court of Maryland, or of the Sup…
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§3–702. (a) A person committed, detained, confined, or restrained from his lawful liberty within the…
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§3–703. (a) If it appears to the judge from the petition for the writ or otherwise, that a petitione…
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§3–704. (a) On return of a writ of habeas corpus and production of a person and cause of his detenti…
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§3–705. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who has been released on …
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§3–706. (a) If a person is released or discharged by a judge under the writ of habeas corpus on the …
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§3–707. (a) If a judge refuses to issue a writ of habeas corpus sought for the purpose of determinin…
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§3–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Abuse” means: (1)…
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§3–802. (a) The purposes of this subtitle are: (1) To provide for the care, protection, safety, and …
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§3–803. (a) In addition to the jurisdiction specified in Subtitle 8A of this title, the court has ex…
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§3–804. (a) In this section, “uniformed services” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Gov…
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§3–805. (a) (1) A petition alleging that a child is a CINA shall be filed in the county where: (i) T…
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§3–806. (a) (1) In every county, one or more judges shall be assigned specially to handle cases aris…
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§3–807. (a) (1) The judges of a circuit court may not appoint a magistrate for juvenile causes arisi…
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§3–808. The court shall try cases under this subtitle without a jury.
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§3–809. (a) On receipt of a complaint from a person or agency having knowledge of facts which may ca…
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§3–810. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Maryland Rules govern the format …
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§3–811. (a) (1) A CINA petition under this subtitle shall allege that a child is in need of assistan…
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§3–812. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated, unless the context …
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§3–813. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a party is entitled to th…
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§3–814. (a) A child may be taken into custody under this subtitle by any of the following methods: (…
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§3–815. (a) In accordance with regulations adopted by the Department of Human Services, a local depa…
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§3–816. (a) After a petition is filed under this subtitle, the court may order the local department …
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§3–816.1. (a) The provisions of this section apply to a hearing conducted in accordance with § 3–815…
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§3–816.2. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the court shall conduct a he…
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§3–816.3. (a) In this section, “preadoptive parent” means an individual whom a child placement agenc…
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§3–816.4. (a) In this section, “educational stability” means the continuous process of identifying a…
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§3–817. (a) After a CINA petition is filed under this subtitle, the court shall hold an adjudicatory…
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§3–818. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, within 1 year after a child’s birt…
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§3–819. (a) (1) Unless a CINA petition under this subtitle is dismissed, the court shall hold a sepa…
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§3–819.1. (a) Within 30 days after a voluntary placement petition is filed, the court shall hold a v…
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§3–819.2. (a) (1) In this section, “disability” means: (i) A physical or mental impairment that subs…
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§3–820. (a) After a CINA disposition, when the court has ordered a specific placement of a child, a …
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§3–821. (a) The court, on its own motion or on application of a party, may issue an appropriate orde…
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§3–822. (a) (1) At each CINA hearing, the court shall inquire into, and make findings of fact on the…
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§3–823. (a) In this section, “out–of–home placement” has the meaning stated in § 5–501 of the Family…
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§3–824. (a) The court shall hear and rule on a petition seeking an order for emergency medical or ps…
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§3–825. (a) A court may not commit a child who is subject to this subtitle to, and the child may not…
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§3–826. (a) (1) Unless the court directs otherwise, a local department shall provide all parties wit…
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§3–827. (a) (1) All court records under this subtitle pertaining to a child shall be confidential an…
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§3–828. (a) An adult may not willfully contribute to, encourage, cause or tend to cause any act, omi…
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§3–829. A governing body of a county may create a juvenile court committee to serve as an advisory b…
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§3–830. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Advocate” or “…
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§3–901. (a) In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Child” means a le…
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§3–902. (a) An action may be maintained against a person whose wrongful act causes the death of anot…
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§3–903. (a) If the wrongful act occurred in another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory …
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§3–904. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, an action under thi…
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§3–1001. (a) There shall be provided protection and advocacy services to persons with developmental …
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§3–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Expense of a…
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§3–1102. A motor carrier is responsible for the expense of an emergency response, containment, clean…
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§3–1102.1. A person in control who is at fault is responsible for the expense of an emergency respon…
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§3–1103. (a) (1) A motor carrier that is at fault and causes a traffic accident that results in a sp…
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§3–1104. (a) If a county or municipality purchased any personal protective equipment or chemicals fo…
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§3–1105. This subtitle does not affect any liability or immunity of a volunteer fire company, a volu…
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§3–1106. (a) In this section, “farm vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 13-911 of the Transportatio…
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§3–1107. This subtitle does not abrogate any statutory or common law right or cause of action of a p…
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§3–1108. (a) If a volunteer fire company attempts but is not able to provide for the emergency respo…
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§3–1201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Expense of a…
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§3–1202. A motor carrier is responsible for the expense of an emergency response, containment, clean…
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§3–1202.1. A person in control who is at fault is responsible for the expense of an emergency respon…
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§3–1203. (a) (1) A motor carrier that is at fault and causes a traffic accident that results in a sp…
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§3–1204. This subtitle does not affect any liability or immunity of a paid fire company, a paid resc…
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§3–1205. (a) In this section, “farm vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 13-911 of the Transportatio…
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§3–1206. This subtitle does not abrogate any statutory or common law right or cause of action of a p…
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§3–1207. (a) If a paid fire company attempts but is not able to provide for the emergency response, …
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§3–1301. (a) In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Employee theft” …
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§3–1302. A responsible person is civilly liable to the merchant: (1) To restore the merchandise to t…
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§3–1303. (a) (1) If a merchant elects to seek the damages available under § 3–1302 of this subtitle,…
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§3–1304. A responsible person who complies fully with an initial demand letter or a second demand le…
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§3–1305. (a) If the second demand letter is returned unclaimed to the merchant or if full payment is…
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§3–1306. (a) Criminal prosecution for an offense of theft under § 7–104 of the Criminal Law Article …
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§3–1306.1. (a) In recovering or attempting to recover damages arising from an alleged act of shoplif…
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§3–1307. The procedures required by § 3–1303 of this subtitle do not otherwise limit a merchant or o…
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§3–1308. The District Court has exclusive original civil jurisdiction in an action under this subtit…
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§3–1401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Injured person” …
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§3–1401.1. This title does not apply to a public welfare claim brought under § 6–106.2 of the State …
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§3–1402. (a) The right of contribution exists among joint tort-feasors. (b) A joint tort-feasor is n…
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§3–1403. The recovery of a judgment by the injured person against one joint tort-feasor does not dis…
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§3–1404. A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor, whether before or after judgment,…
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§3–1405. A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor does not relieve the joint tort-fe…
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§3–1406. This subtitle does not impair any right of indemnity under existing law.
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§3–1407. This subtitle shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to…
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§3–1408. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Contribution Among Joint Tort-Feasors Ac…
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§3–1409. If any provision of this subtitle or the application of this subtitle to any person or circ…
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§3–1501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commissioner” me…
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§3–1502. (a) By proceeding under this subtitle, a petitioner is not limited to or precluded from pur…
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§3–1503. (a) (1) A petitioner may seek relief under this subtitle by filing with the court, or with …
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§3–1503.1. (a) A petition under this subtitle may be filed with a commissioner when the Office of th…
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§3–1504. (a) (1) (i) If after a hearing on a petition, whether ex parte or otherwise, a judge finds …
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§3–1505. (a) A respondent shall have an opportunity to be heard on the question of whether the judge…
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§3–1506. (a) (1) A peace order may be modified or rescinded during the term of the peace order after…
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§3–1507. (a) An interim peace order, temporary peace order, and final peace order issued under this …
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§3–1508. (a) An individual who fails to comply with the relief granted in an interim peace order und…
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§3–1509. (a) The Supreme Court of Maryland may adopt rules and forms to implement the provisions of …
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§3–1510. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Court rec…
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§3–1601. In this subtitle, “controlled dangerous substance” has the meaning stated in § 5-101 of the…
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§3–1602. A person who is convicted, under §§ 5-602 through 5-609 or §§ 5-612 through 5-614 of the Cr…
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§3–1603. Instead of bringing a wrongful death action under Subtitle 9 of this title against a person…
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§3–1604. A person entitled to bring a civil action under this subtitle may seek damages from a defen…
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§3–1605. A law enforcement officer who acts in furtherance of an official investigation or a person …
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§3–1606. A person entitled to bring a civil action under this subtitle may recover any or all of the…
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§3–1607. A defendant in an action under this subtitle may not raise a defense of assumption of risk …
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§3–1701. (a) (1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Casualty ins…
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§3–1801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Mediation” means…
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§3–1802. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle applies to a mediat…
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§3–1803. (a) Except as provided in § 3–1804 of this subtitle, a mediator or any person present or ot…
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§3–1804. (a) A document signed by the parties that records points of agreement expressed by the part…
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§3–1805. Mediation communications that are confidential under this subtitle are not subject to disco…
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§3–1806. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Mediation Confidentiality Act.
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§3–1901. (a) (1) In an action against an owner of a dog for damages for personal injury or death cau…
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§3–2001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Collaborative la…
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§3–2002. (a) A collaborative law participation agreement shall: (1) Be in a record; (2) Be signed by…
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§3–2003. (a) A collaborative law process begins when the parties sign a collaborative law participat…
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§3–2004. During a collaborative law process, a tribunal may issue emergency orders to protect the he…
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§3–2005. A tribunal may approve an agreement resulting from a collaborative law process.
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§3–2006. (a) Except as provided by law other than this subtitle, during the collaborative law proces…
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§3–2007. This subtitle does not affect: (1) The professional responsibility obligations and standard…
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§3–2008. A collaborative law communication is confidential to the extent agreed by the parties in a …
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§3–2009. (a) Subject to §§ 3–2011 and 3–2012 of this subtitle, a collaborative law communication is …
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§3–2010. (a) A privilege under § 3–2009 of this subtitle may be waived in a record or orally during …
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§3–2011. (a) There is no privilege under § 3–2009 of this subtitle for a collaborative law communica…
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§3–2012. (a) Notwithstanding the failure of an agreement to meet the requirements of § 3–2002 of thi…
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§3–2013. In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration shall be given to the need to pr…
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§3–2014. This subtitle modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global …
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§3–2015. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Collaborative Law Act.
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§3–2101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Gas” means a…
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§3–2102. (a) An offshore drilling activity is an ultrahazardous and abnormally dangerous activity. (…
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§3–2103. A provision in any contract or agreement that attempts or purports to waive the right to br…
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§3–2104. This subtitle may be cited as the Offshore Drilling Liability Act.
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§3–2201. On motion by an individual who has filed an action for change of name under Maryland Rule 1…
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§3–2301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Governmental ent…
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§3–2302. (a) A protected individual, or the Office of Information Privacy on behalf of a protected i…
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§3–2303. (a) A protected individual, or the Office of Information Privacy on behalf of a protected i…
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§3–2304. (a) An individual may not knowingly publish the personal information of a protected individ…
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§3–2401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Actual address” …
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§3–2402. The purpose of this subtitle is to: (1) Enable State and local agencies to respond to reque…
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§3–2403. The Office of Information Privacy shall establish and administer a Judicial Address Confide…
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§3–2404. (a) A protected individual may apply to participate in the Program in the manner required b…
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§3–2405. (a) The Office of Information Privacy may: (1) Request that a person or governmental entity…
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§3–2406. A record of a Program participant’s actual address and telephone number maintained by the O…
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§3–2407. (a) A person may not knowingly disclose a Program participant’s actual address. (b) A prote…
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§3–2501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Firearm” has…
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§3–2502. (a) A firearm industry member may not knowingly create, maintain, or contribute to harm to …
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§3–2503. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Attorney General, a county attorne…
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§3–2504. Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to affect: (1) Any other common law or statutory …
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§3–2601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Common carri…
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§3–2602. (a) (1) A common carrier or an employee of the common carrier may not cause damage to publi…
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§4–101. (a) In this title the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Criminal case” means…
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§4–201. The jurisdiction of the District Court extends to every case which arises within the State o…
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§4–202. (a) A District Court has the authority provided under Title 3 of the Criminal Procedure Arti…
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§4–301. (a) Except as provided in §§ 3–803 and 3–8A–03 of this article and 4–302 of this subtitle, t…
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§4–302. (a) Except as provided in § 4–301(b)(2), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (…
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§4–303. The District Court has jurisdiction over a person who is brought before a court sitting as a…
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§4–304. The District Court has jurisdiction to conduct a preliminary hearing in a felony case to det…
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§4–401. IN EFFECT Except as provided in § 4–402 of this subtitle, and subject to the venue provision…
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§4–402. (a) Except as provided in §§ 4–401 and 4–404 of this subtitle, the District Court does not h…
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§4–404. The District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court over proceedings under…
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§4–405. The District Court has exclusive jurisdiction over a small claim action, which, for purposes…
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§4–406. (a) The District Court has concurrent civil jurisdiction with a governing body of a county o…
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§5–101. A civil action at law shall be filed within three years from the date it accrues unless anot…
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§5–102. (a) An action on one of the following specialties shall be filed within 12 years after the c…
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§5–103. (a) Within 20 years from the date the cause of action accrues, a person shall: (1) File an a…
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§5–104. (a) An action on a public officer’s bond shall be filed within five years from the date of t…
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§5–105. An action for assault, libel, or slander shall be filed within one year from the date it acc…
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§5–106. (a) Except as provided by this section, § 1–303 of the Environment Article, and § 8–1815 of …
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§5–107. Except as provided in § 5–106 of this subtitle, § 1–303 of the Environment Article, and § 8–…
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§5–108. (a) Except as provided by this section, no cause of action for damages accrues and a person …
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§5–109. (a) An action for damages for an injury arising out of the rendering of or failure to render…
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§5–110. An action to enforce any criminal or civil liability created under Title 4 of the General Pr…
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§5–111. A proceeding to hold a person in contempt of court for the person’s default in payment of pe…
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§5–112. No cause of action for damages accrues and a person may not seek contribution or indemnity f…
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§5–113. (a) In this section, “occupational disease” means a disease caused by exposure to any toxic …
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§5–114. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Building permi…
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§5–115. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Foreign jurisd…
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§5–116. (a) An action for damages for an injury or death caused by the effects of a breast implant o…
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§5–117. (a) In this section, “sexual abuse” means any act that involves: (1) An adult allowing or en…
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§5–118. For the purposes of this subtitle, the filing of a complaint with the Maryland Insurance Adm…
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§5–119. (a) (1) This section does not apply to a voluntary dismissal of a civil action or claim by t…
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§5–120. (a) This section applies to an action for injunctive relief or damages for: (1) A violation …
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§5–121. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meaning indicated. (2) “Homeowner” mean…
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§5–201. (a) When a cause of action subject to a limitation under Subtitle 1 of this title or Title 3…
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§5–202. If a debtor files a petition in insolvency which is later dismissed, the time between the fi…
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§5–203. If the knowledge of a cause of action is kept from a party by the fraud of an adverse party,…
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§5–203.1. (a) This section applies only to a survival cause of action arising from conduct that cons…
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§5–204. A foreign corporation or foreign limited partnership required by law to qualify or register …
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§5–205. (a) A person who absents himself from the State or removes from county to county after contr…
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§5–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Actual malice” me…
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§5–302. (a) Each local government shall provide for its employees a legal defense in any action that…
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§5–303. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, the liability…
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§5–304. (a) This section does not apply to an action: (1) Against a nonprofit corporation described …
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§5–401. (a) (1) A covenant, promise, agreement, or understanding in, or in connection with or collat…
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§5–401.1. (a) (1) A release of the claim of an injured individual for damages resulting from a tort,…
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§5–401.2. (a) (1) In this section, “recreational facility” means a commercial recreational facility,…
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§5–402. (a) A merchant or an agent or employee of the merchant who detains or causes the arrest of a…
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§5–403. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Agricultural o…
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§5–403.1. (a) In this section, “sport shooting range” means an area designed and used for trapshooti…
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§5–404. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Agent of a cha…
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§5–405. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Manufactur…
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§5–406. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Agent of a…
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§5–407. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Association or…
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§5–408. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Credit agr…
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§5–409. In the absence of fraud no insurance company or person who furnishes information on its beha…
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§5–410. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no claim of any nature whatsoever …
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§5–411. (a) There may not be any liability on the part of or cause of action of any nature against a…
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§5–412. There shall be no liability on the part of and no cause of action of any nature shall arise …
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§5–413. (a) Except for the payment of assessments as provided under Title 9, Subtitle 4 of the Insur…
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§5–414. An association or organization participating or interested in a labor dispute, as those term…
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§5–415. A transportation company or common carrier is not liable for damages for refusing to deliver…
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§5–416. A member of a lawyer counseling committee, defined under § 10-502 of the Business Occupation…
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§5–417. (a) In this section, “act” has the meaning stated in § 2–405.1 of the Corporations and Assoc…
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§5–418. (a) The charter, as defined under § 1-101 of the Corporations and Associations Article, of a…
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§5–419. (a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, a shareholder or trustee of…
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§5–420. (a) In this section, “partnership” has the meaning stated in § 9A-101 of the Corporations an…
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§5–421. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Assignment” ha…
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§5–422. (a) In this section, “governing body” has the meaning stated in § 14-118 of the Real Propert…
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§5–423. (a) An employer acting in good faith may not be held liable for disclosing any information a…
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§5–424. A licensed veterinary practitioner is immune from any civil liability that results from: (1)…
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§5–425. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Building inspe…
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§5–426. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Building inspe…
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§5–427. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Practice land …
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§5–501. A civil or criminal action may not be brought against a city or town councilman, county comm…
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§5–502. In addition to the provisions contained in this subtitle, provisions governing the immunity …
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§5–503. In Montgomery County, the following individuals are not liable to any person for advice or h…
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§5–504. The Alcohol Beverage Services for Montgomery County shall be: (1) Immune from all suits for …
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§5–507. (a) (1) An official of a municipal corporation, while acting in a discretionary capacity, wi…
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§5–508. An officer or director of a public drainage association or public watershed association, whi…
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§5–509. (a) In this section, “official” includes a member of the governing body of a special taxing …
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§5–512. (a) The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission may raise the defense of part…
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§5–513. An action or proceeding may not be prosecuted or maintained against a member of a military c…
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§5–514. Any member of the Financial Review Committee in the Department of Aging acting in good faith…
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§5–515. Any member of the Guardianship Advisory Board in the Department of Aging acting in good fait…
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§5–516. A county that merely purchases insurance for a lessee or owner of an amusement ride or amuse…
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§5–517. (a) A member or employee of a board of supervisors for a soil conservation district is immun…
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§5–518. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Compensation” …
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§5–519. Section 16-107 of the Education Article does not prevent a board of community colleges trust…
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§5–520. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as otherwise expressly provided i…
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§5–521. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Department” me…
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§5–522. (a) Immunity of the State is not waived under § 12–104 of the State Government Article for: …
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§5–523. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Comptroller” m…
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§5–524. An owner or lessee of any motor vehicle registered under Title 13 of the Transportation Arti…
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§5–525. (a) (1) In this section, “constituent service” includes intervention for individuals or enti…
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§5–526. (a) A member of a state legislature, including a member of the General Assembly of Maryland,…
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§5–601. (a) In this section, “the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems” means t…
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§5–602. (a) In this section, “emergency management and civil defense” and “emergency” have the meani…
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§5–603. (a) A person described in subsection (b) of this section is not civilly liable for any act o…
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§5–604. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except for any willful or grossly negligent …
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§5–605. (a) A law enforcement officer acting outside the officer’s jurisdiction but in the State, is…
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§5–606. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Charitable org…
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§5–607. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Compensation” …
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§5–608. An individual is not civilly liable for any act or omission while providing support to the e…
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§5–609. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Administrator”…
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§5–610. A law enforcement officer who responds to a request under § 4-502 of the Family Law Article …
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§5–610.1. A law enforcement officer enforcing an out-of-state order for protection from domestic vio…
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§5–611. A federal law enforcement officer who exercises the powers set forth under § 2-104 of the Cr…
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§5–612. The police officers and other officers, agents, and employees of any county or municipal cor…
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§5–613. Unless a subdivision or municipality requests the appointment of an individual as a special …
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§5–614. (a) This section applies to: (1) An individual licensed by the State to provide veterinary c…
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§5–615. In the absence of an affirmative showing of malice or bad faith, each arbitrator or individu…
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§5–617. (a) In this section, “discharge” includes leakage, seepage, or other release of a hazardous …
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§5–618. (a) Any person who files a petition, participates in the making of a good faith report, or p…
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§5–619. (a) The following persons or agencies shall be immune from civil or criminal liability in co…
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§5–620. Any person who in good faith makes or participates in making a report of abuse or neglect un…
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§5–621. (a) A physician who examines or treats a child under § 5-712 of the Family Law Article is im…
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§5–622. Any person who in good faith makes or participates in making a report under Title 14, Subtit…
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§5–623. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Admission” has…
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§5–624. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Emergency eval…
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§5–625. (a) A person who acts in good faith is not civilly liable for: (1) Making a report under § 7…
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§5–626. (a) A person who acts in good faith is not civilly liable for: (1) Making a report under § 1…
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§5–627. A member of a clinical review panel under § 10-708 of the Health - General Article who acts …
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§5–628. (a) A member of an appointed committee of any professional organization whose members provid…
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§5–629. (a) In this section, “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health. (b) Except as provided in su…
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§5–630. A legally authorized person who obtains, processes, stores, distributes, or uses whole human…
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§5–631. (a) A person who acts in good faith is not civilly liable for: (1) Making a report under § 1…
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§5–632. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Hospital” has …
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§5–633. (a) For purposes of this section, an “immediate threat” exists if any meat, seafood, poultry…
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§5–634. (a) In this section, “person” has the meaning stated in § 21-322 of the Health - General Art…
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§5–635. (a) In this section, “customer” means an individual who is lawfully on the premises of a ret…
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§5–636. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Chiropractor” …
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§5–637. (a) In this section, “medical review committee” has the meaning stated in § 1-401 of the Hea…
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§5–637.1. (a) In this section, “local domestic violence fatality review team” is a team established …
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§5–637.2. (a) In this section, “local team” means a multidisciplinary and multiagency drug overdose …
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§5–638. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Alternative he…
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§5–639. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Emergency serv…
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§5–640. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child passenge…
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§5–641. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Designated fac…
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§5–642. (a) In this section, “veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Art…
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§5–643. Except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct, a certifying entity or certifying official …
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§5–644. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Institution of…
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§5–701. There shall be no liability on the part of and no cause of action of any nature shall arise …
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§5–702. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Environmental Health Specialists. (b) …
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§5–703. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Ai…
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§5–704. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. (b) A person w…
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§5–705. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Dental Examiners. (b) A person who act…
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§5–706. (a) In this section, “Committee” means the Electrology Practice Committee. (b) A person who …
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§5–707. (a) In this section, “Board” means the Maryland State Board of Morticians and Funeral Direct…
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§5–708. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Nursing. (b) A person who acts in good…
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§5–709. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Board” means t…
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§5–710. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrato…
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§5–711. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. (b) A p…
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§5–712. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Examiners in Optometry. (b) A person w…
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§5–713. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Pharmacy. (b) A person who acts in goo…
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§5–714. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. (b) A pers…
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§5–715. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Physicians. (b) A person who acts with…
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§5–716. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners. (b) A per…
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§5–717. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. (b) A pers…
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§5–718. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Social Work Examiners in the Maryland …
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§5–719. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Dietetic Practice. (b) A person who ac…
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§5–720. A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the duties and responsibilities prov…
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§5–721. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. (b) A pe…
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§5–722. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists…
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§5–723. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board for Certification of Residential Child Ca…
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§5–724. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Acupuncture. (b) A person who acts in …
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§5–725. (a) In this section, “Board” means the State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners. (b) A perso…
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§5–801. The provisions governing actions for breach of promise to marry and for alienation of affect…
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§5–802. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Athletic offic…
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§5–803. (a) (1) Whether or not an individual receives compensation for the individual’s services, an…
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§5–804. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Cave” has the …
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§5–805. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Agent” means a…
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§5–806. (a) This section applies to: (1) An action by an unemancipated child against a parent of the…
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§5–807. (a) In this section, “SLAPP suit” means a strategic lawsuit against public participation. (b…
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§5–808. (a) In this section, “person” does not include a governmental entity. (b) A person is not li…
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§5–901. Unless a contract or agreement upon which an action is brought, or some memorandum or note o…
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§5–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Administrati…
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§5–1002. (a) (1) (i) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a prisoner who maintains …
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§5–1003. (a) (1) A prisoner may not maintain a civil action until the prisoner has fully exhausted a…
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§5–1004. (a) Prior to service of process of the prisoner’s civil action, the court shall review the …
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§5–1005. (a) A court may include in its final order or judgment in any civil action a finding that t…
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§5–1006. (a) (1) Any compensatory or punitive damages awarded to a prisoner in connection with a civ…
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§5–1007. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in a civil action filed by a prisoner that is a…
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§5–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Discounted prese…
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§5–1101.1. The General Assembly finds and declares that it is necessary to regulate transfers of str…
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§5–1102. (a) A direct or indirect transfer of structured settlement payment rights to a transferee i…
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§5–1103. (a) A petition for a transfer of structured settlement payment rights under § 5–1102 of thi…
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§5–1104. (a) If, in any proposed transfer of structured settlement payment rights, the structured se…
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§5–1105. If a transfer of structure settlement payment rights has been authorized under this subtitl…
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§5–1106. (a) The provisions of this subtitle may not be waived. (b) Nothing contained in this subtit…
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§5–1107. A person may not file a petition for a transfer of structured settlement payment rights und…
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§5–1108. (a) (1) To apply for registration as a structured settlement transferee, an applicant shall…
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§5–1109. (a) On acceptance by the Attorney General of a transferee’s application for registration as…
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§5–1110. (a) The Attorney General may suspend or revoke the registration of a structured settlement …
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§5–1111. If, in connection with a transfer of structured settlement payment rights, a structured set…
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§5–1112. The Attorney General may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
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§5–1201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Charge–off” mean…
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§5–1202. (a) A creditor or a collector may not initiate a consumer debt collection action after the …
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§5–1203. (a) A debt buyer or a collector acting on behalf of a debt buyer may not initiate a consume…
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§5–1204. This subtitle may not be construed to alter any licensing requirement under federal or Mary…
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§6–101. (a) (1) For purposes of personal jurisdiction, venue, and service of process, the following …
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§6–102. (a) A court may exercise personal jurisdiction as to any cause of action over a person domic…
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§6–102.1. (a) This section applies to an individual who, on or after October 1, 2017: (1) Accepts th…
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§6–103. (a) If jurisdiction over a person is based solely upon this section, he may be sued only on …
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§6–103.1. A court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant in any civil proce…
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§6–103.2. A court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant alleged to be the …
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§6–103.3. (a) In this section, “defamation” includes invasion of privacy by false facts. (b) A court…
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§6–104. (a) If a court finds that in the interest of substantial justice an action should be heard i…
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§6–201. (a) Subject to the provisions of §§ 6–202 and 6–203 of this subtitle and unless otherwise pr…
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§6–202. In addition to the venue provided in § 6-201 or § 6-203, the following actions may be brough…
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§6–203. (a) The general rule of § 6-201 of this subtitle does not apply to actions enumerated in thi…
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§6–301. In addition to any method allowed by law, service of process may be made in accordance with …
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§6–302. (a) The process of a court or administrative office or agency of the State or local governme…
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§6–303. (a) If a person resists service of civil process by threats, violence, or superior force, or…
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§6–304. If the exercise of personal jurisdiction is authorized by this title, the defendant may be s…
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§6–305. (a) A nonresident person who is within the State for the purpose of testifying in or prosecu…
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§6–306. Process may be served on an insurance, surety, or bonding company by serving it on an accred…
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§6–307. When process is served on the Department of Assessments and Taxation in accordance with the …
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§6–308. In a suit against the Police Department of Baltimore City, process may be served on the Poli…
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§6–309. (a) Designated employees of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services may se…
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§6–310. (a) In this section, “administrator” includes the sheriff, director, superintendent, warden,…
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§6–311. (a) In this section, “person” has the meaning stated in Rule 1–202 of the Maryland Rules. (b…
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§6–312. (a) In this section, “person” has the meaning stated in Rule 1-202 of the Maryland Rules. (b…
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§6–313. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Motor vehicle”…
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§6–401. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a cause of action at law, whether …
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§6–402. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Proceeding” in…
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§6–403. (a) In a civil action in the District Court, if the amount in controversy is $2,500 or less,…
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§6–404. (a) Except as provided in this section, a case transferred from the District Court to a circ…
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§6–405. (a) Any action, including one in the name of the State, brought by a next friend for the ben…
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§6–406. (a) An unincorporated association, joint stock company, or other group which has a recognize…
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§6–406.1. (a) A creditor of a person engaged in a mercantile, trading, or manufacturing business as …
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§6–407. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the appearance of an attorney-at-l…
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§6–408. For a period of 30 days after the entry of a judgment, or thereafter pursuant to motion file…
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§6–409. In any court proceeding, an attorney entering his appearance on behalf of a client may be gr…
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§6–410. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Custodian” has…
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§6–411. (a) An individual arrested for failure to appear in court to show cause why the individual s…
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§6–412. (a) A nongovernmental corporate party shall, with its first appearance, pleading, petition, …
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§7–101. In this subtitle, “costs” means any cost other than counsel fees necessary for prosecution o…
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§7–102. (a) The State Court Administrator shall determine the amount of fees to be charged by the Cl…
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§7–104. (a) (1) Costs shall be allowed to or awarded against the State or one of its agencies or pol…
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§7–201. (a) Except for an appeal from the State Workers’ Compensation Commission or an appeal, by an…
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§7–202. (a) (1) (i) The State Court Administrator shall determine the amount of all court costs and …
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§7–203. (a) In this section, the term “not guilty” does not include a finding of probation before ju…
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§7–204. (a) (1) Except in Montgomery County and except as provided in subsection (c) of this section…
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§7–205. (a) The county from which a case is removed shall pay the costs and expenses in the county t…
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§7–206. (a) If a criminal or traffic case is appealed from the District Court to a circuit court, th…
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§7–207. All fines paid to the clerk of the court for the purgation of contempt of a court of equity …
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§7–208. (a) If any person gives a check to the clerk to pay for any charge or for any other purpose …
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§7–301. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the court costs in …
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§7–302. IN EFFECT (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) through (g) of this section, the clerks …
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§7–401. (a) For examination of a judgment debtor by a standing commissioner or examiner, the clerk o…
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§7–402. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (e), (f), and (g) of this section, a sheriff shal…
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§7–403. A court may not require the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to pay filing fees or other c…
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§7–404. If the service of process by a private process server is accomplished, a judge of the Distri…
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§7–405. The District Court or a circuit court in a criminal case may not waive any court costs impos…
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§7–406. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Active service…
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§7–409. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Crime” means a…
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§7–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Costs” means the …
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§7–502. A person who is found guilty of a crime shall be liable for the costs of the person’s prosec…
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§7–503. (a) When a court imposes a fine, the court may order the defendant to pay the fine: (1) When…
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§7–504. (a) A defendant who is unable to pay a fine ordered by a court may apply to the court for a …
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§7–504.1. (a) This section applies to a defendant who is required to pay a fine for one or more traf…
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§7–505. (a) Unpaid and undischarged fines and unpaid costs may be levied, executed on, and collected…
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§7–506. (a) Except as provided in § 7-302 of this title, in § 7-507 of this subtitle, or, as otherwi…
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§7–507. (a) (1) This section does not apply to Anne Arundel and Howard counties. (2) This section do…
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§7–508. A municipal corporation of this State may use the following language in concluding an indict…
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§8–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (a–1) “Active duty” has t…
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§8–102. (a) Each adult citizen of this State has: (1) The opportunity for jury service; and (2) When…
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§8–103. (a) Notwithstanding § 8–102 of this subtitle, an individual qualifies for jury service for a…
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§8–104. Each jury for a county shall be selected at random from a fair cross section of the adult ci…
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§8–105. (a) A custodian, as defined in § 4–101(d) of the General Provisions Article, may allow acces…
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§8–106. (a) Nothing in this title restricts the inherent authority of a trial judge with regard to j…
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§8–201. Each circuit court shall have a written plan for jury selection and service in accordance wi…
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§8–202. The Supreme Court of Maryland may adopt rules to govern the provisions and implementation of…
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§8–203. (a) (1) A circuit court may propose to the Supreme Court of Maryland a change to the circuit…
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§8–204. (a) Each jury plan shall designate a jury judge. (b) The jury judge for a circuit court shal…
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§8–205. (a) Each jury plan shall designate a jury commissioner. (b) The jury commissioner for a circ…
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§8–206. (a) Each jury plan shall provide for a source pool solely from which the names of prospectiv…
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§8–207. (a) Each jury plan shall set intervals for creation of a prospective juror pool and a qualif…
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§8–208. Each jury plan shall set the method by which summonses for jury service are to be served.
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§8–209. Each jury plan shall set the method by which the names of qualified jurors are to be allocat…
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§8–210. Each jury plan shall detail changes of information as to prospective, qualified, and sworn j…
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§8–211. Each jury plan shall set the method by which a foreperson is to be chosen for a grand jury f…
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§8–212. The jury plan for a county may state any question, in addition to those required under § 8–3…
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§8–213. The jury plan of a circuit court may provide for an agreement between the circuit court and …
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§8–214. A jury plan may set a single procedure for qualification and summonsing for jury service.
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§8–215. The jury plan for a county may enable its jury commissioner, subject to criteria set forth i…
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§8–216. A jury plan may provide that, notwithstanding the limit on frequency of trial jury service i…
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§8–217. A jury plan may create a program for donation of State per diems and county supplements by p…
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§8–301. (a) At each interval set in a jury plan for a county, its jury commissioner shall have names…
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§8–302. (a) In accordance with an agreement, if any, under § 8–213 of this title, a juror qualificat…
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§8–303. Whenever it seems to a jury commissioner that there is an ambiguity, error, or omission in a…
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§8–304. (a) Whenever a person fails to return a completed juror qualification form as instructed, a …
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§8–305. Whenever a person appears for jury service, a jury commissioner or jury judge: (1) May requi…
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§8–306. An individual is exempt from jury service only if the individual: (1) Is at least 70 years o…
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§8–309. An individual who is not disqualified, excused, or exempted under Part I of this subtitle is…
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§8–310. (a) (1) At each interval set in a jury plan for a county, its jury commissioner shall have n…
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§8–311. At the request of a trial judge, a jury commissioner may distribute to qualified jurors a qu…
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§8–314. (a) A jury commissioner shall document each addition or other change to information provided…
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§8–401. (a) Whenever a grand or trial jury is needed, a jury commissioner shall: (1) Summons qualifi…
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§8–402. (a) Subject to the requirements of this section, a jury judge or, if a county’s jury plan al…
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§8–403. An individual may not be required to serve simultaneously: (1) On more than 1 grand jury; or…
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§8–404. (a) Notwithstanding § 8–103(a) of this title, a trial judge may strike an individual who is …
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§8–405. A trial judge may: (1) Excuse a sworn juror temporarily; and (2) Order the sworn juror to re…
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§8–408. (a) This section sets forth the exclusive procedure by which a party in a civil case may cha…
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§8–409. (a) This section sets forth the exclusive procedure by which a party in a criminal case may …
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§8–412. (a) When sworn, a grand jury shall consist of 23 grand jurors plus additional alternate gran…
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§8–413. In addition to any grand jury that a jury plan for a county requires for a set period, on pe…
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§8–414. (a) A court reporter whom a jury judge orders under § 2-503 of this article to record testim…
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§8–415. (a) Each grand juror shall take an oath in substantially the following form:
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§8–416. (a) A court reporter ordered to take testimony given before a grand jury shall take and tran…
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§8–417. (a) This section applies only to a grand jury for Baltimore City. (b) In addition to any oth…
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§8–420. (a) (1) This subsection applies only in a criminal trial in which a defendant is subject, on…
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§8–421. (a) In a civil case in which a jury trial is allowed, the jury shall consist of six jurors. …
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§8–422. At any time before or after submission of a case to a jury, a trial judge may allow the jury…
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§8–425. In this Part V of this subtitle, “per diem” means the amount to be paid for all of the time …
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§8–426. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an individual is entitled, for each day that …
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§8–427. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the government of each county may set, …
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§8–428. The State budget for the Judicial Branch for each fiscal year shall include an appropriation…
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§8–429. The jury commissioner of a circuit court shall issue to each prospective, qualified, and swo…
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§8–430. Prospective, qualified, or sworn jurors may donate their per diem and supplement in accordan…
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§8–501. (a) An employer may not deprive an individual of employment or coerce, intimidate, or threat…
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§8–502. (a) An employer may not require an employee to use the employee’s annual, sick, or vacation …
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§8–503. (a) A person who is summoned for jury service under this title may not fail to return a comp…
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§8–504. (a) A person may not fail to appear for jury service as summoned under this title. (b) A jur…
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§8–505. (a) A person who is summoned for jury service under this title may not fail to complete jury…
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§8–506. (a) A person may not willfully misrepresent a material fact on a juror qualification form fo…
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§8–507. (a) A person may not disclose any content of a grand jury proceeding. (b) A person who viola…
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§9–101. Unless otherwise provided in this subtitle: (1) A person shall not be excluded from testifyi…
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§9–103. In a criminal trial, the age of a child may not be the reason for precluding a child from te…
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§9–105. (a) In this section, “spouse” includes a former spouse. (b) Except as provided in subsection…
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§9–106. (a) The spouse of a person on trial for a crime may not be compelled to testify as an advers…
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§9–107. A person may not be compelled to testify in violation of his privilege against self-incrimin…
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§9–108. A person may not be compelled to testify in violation of the attorney-client privilege.
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§9–109. (a) (1) “Authorized representative” means a person authorized by the patient to assert the p…
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§9–109.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Client” mean…
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§9–110. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Firm” mean…
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§9–111. A minister of the gospel, clergyman, or priest of an established church of any denomination …
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§9–112. (a) In this section, “news media” means: (1) Newspapers; (2) Magazines; (3) Journals; (4) Pr…
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§9–113. In a civil case, a party or an officer, director, or managing agent of a corporation, partne…
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§9–114. (a) (1) If a party, a witness, or a victim or victim’s representative, as defined in § 11–10…
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§9–115. Where character evidence is otherwise relevant to the proceeding, no person offered as a cha…
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§9–116. A party to a proceeding by or against a personal representative, heir, devisee, distributee,…
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§9–117. It is not competent, in any case, for any party to the cause who has been examined therein a…
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§9–118. (a) The oath for a person testifying before the grand jury shall be administered in one of t…
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§9–119. (a) A person testifying in a supplementary or discovery proceeding in aid of a judgment or e…
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§9–120. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a psychologist licensed under the “Maryland Psyc…
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§9–121. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Client” means …
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§9–122. (a) A member of the General Assembly may not be subpoenaed to testify in a civil or administ…
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§9–123. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Other informat…
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§9–124. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Employee” mean…
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§9–201. (a) A judge may issue a summons for the attendance of a party, witnesses, or for the product…
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§9–203. (a) In any criminal proceeding in which a warrant is issued for the purpose of requiring the…
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§9–204. The court that issued an execution on a forfeited recognizance for a witness who failed to a…
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§9–205. (a) An employer may not deprive an employee of the employee’s job solely because of job time…
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§9–301. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “State” means any sta…
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§9–302. (a) If a judge of a court of record in any state which by its laws has made provision for co…
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§9–303. (a) If a person in any state, which by its laws has made provision for commanding persons wi…
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§9–304. (a) If a person comes into this State in obedience to a summons directing him to attend and …
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§9–305. This subtitle shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to …
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§9–306. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses…
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§9–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Foreign jurisdict…
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§9–402. (a) (1) In this subsection, “legally protected health care” has the meaning stated in § 2–31…
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§9–403. A subpoena issued by a clerk of court under § 9–402 of this subtitle shall be served in comp…
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§9–404. Title 2, Chapter 400 of the Maryland Rules and Maryland Rule 2–510 apply to subpoenas issued…
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§9–405. An application to the court for a protective order or to enforce, quash, or modify a subpoen…
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§9–406. In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration shall be given to the need to pro…
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§9–407. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
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§10–102. (a) If a business, institution, member of a profession or calling, or a department or agenc…
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§10–103. (a) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated: (1) “Duplicate” means …
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§10–104. (a) (1) In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) “Health care p…
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§10–105. (a) The provisions of this section apply to a civil action in: (1) The District Court; or (…
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§10–201. (a) (1) The 1957 Edition of the Annotated Code of Maryland, prepared and published by the E…
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§10–201.1. (a) The Public Local Laws of Maryland - Compilation of Municipal Charters that is prepare…
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§10–202. (a) Printed books or pamphlets purporting on their face to be the session or other statutes…
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§10–203. (a) (1) The public laws, ordinances, regulations, and resolutions approved and enacted by a…
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§10–204. (a) A copy of a public record, book, paper, or proceeding of any agency of the government o…
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§10–205. (a) In this section, “the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems” means …
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§10–206. When a clerk of any court has replaced worn and dilapidated records in his office, and cert…
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§10–207. Printed copies of schedules, classifications, and tariffs of rates, fares, and charges, and…
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§10–208. A written finding of presumed death made by the Secretary of Defense or other officer or em…
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§10–209. An official written report or record or duly certified copy of an official written report o…
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§10–210. (a) For the purpose of §§ 10-208 and 10-209 of this subtitle, any finding, report, or recor…
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§10–301. The speed of a motor vehicle may be proved by evidence of a test made upon it with a device…
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§10–301.1. (a) In §§ 10-302 through 10-309 of this subtitle, the following words have the meanings i…
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§10–302. In a prosecution for a violation of a law concerning a person who is driving or attempting …
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§10–303. (a) (1) A specimen of breath or 1 specimen of blood may be taken for the purpose of a test …
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§10–304. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Qualified med…
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§10–305. (a) The type of test administered to the defendant to determine alcohol concentration shall…
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§10–306. (a) (1) (i) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, in any criminal …
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§10–307. (a) (1) In any criminal, juvenile, or civil proceeding in which a person is alleged to have…
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§10–308. (a) The evidence of the analysis does not limit the introduction of other evidence bearing …
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§10–309. (a) (1) (i) Except as provided in § 16–205.1(c) of the Transportation Article or § 8–738.1 …
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§10–310. A photograph, microphotograph, videotape, or other recorded image of the license plate of a…
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§10–311. IN EFFECT (a) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a traffic control signal moni…
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§10–312. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, in a prosecution for a diesel emissions stan…
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§10–401. As used in this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated: (1) “Aggrieved pe…
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§10–402. (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this subtitle it is unlawful for any perso…
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§10–403. (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this subtitle, any person who manufactures…
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§10–404. Any electronic, mechanical, or other device used, manufactured, assembled, possessed, or so…
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§10–405. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, whenever any wire, oral, or elect…
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§10–406. (a) The Attorney General, State Prosecutor, or any State’s Attorney may apply to a judge of…
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§10–407. (a) Any investigative or law enforcement officer who, by any means authorized by this subti…
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§10–408. (a) (1) Each application for an order authorizing the interception of a wire, oral, or elec…
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§10–409. (a) Within 30 days after the expiration of the total period of an order, including each ext…
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§10–410. (a) Any person whose wire, oral, or electronic communication is intercepted, disclosed, or …
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§10–411. (a) Law enforcement agencies in the State shall register with the Department of State Polic…
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§10–412. Any person who breaks and enters, enters under false pretenses, or trespasses, upon any pre…
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§10–413. (a) The Secretary of State Police or the commander of the law enforcement agency of any pol…
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§10–414. (a) A person who has knowledge that an investigative or law enforcement officer has been au…
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§10–501. Every court of this State shall take judicial notice of the common law and statutes of ever…
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§10–502. The court may inform itself of those laws in the manner it deems proper, and the court may …
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§10–503. The determination of the laws shall be made by the court and not by the jury, and shall be …
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§10–504. A party may also present to the trial court any admissible evidence of foreign laws, but, t…
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§10–505. The law of a jurisdiction other than those referred to in § 10-501 of this subtitle shall b…
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§10–506. This subtitle shall be interpreted and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make …
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§10–507. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Judicial Notice of Foreign Law Act.
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§10–601. A debt of record entered in a court located in the United States or in a foreign country ma…
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§10–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Foreign judgment…
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§10–702. This subtitle applies to a foreign judgment that is final, conclusive, and enforceable wher…
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§10–703. Except as provided in § 10–704 of this subtitle, a foreign judgment meeting the requirement…
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§10–704. (a) A foreign judgment is not conclusive if: (1) The judgment was rendered under a system w…
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§10–705. (a) The foreign judgment may not be refused recognition for lack of personal jurisdiction i…
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§10–706. If the defendant satisfies the court either that an appeal is pending or that he is entitle…
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§10–707. This subtitle does not prevent the recognition of a foreign judgment in situations not cove…
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§10–708. This subtitle shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to…
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§10–709. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Foreign Money-Judgments Recognition Act.
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§10–801. Where title to property or its devolution depends upon priority of death and there is no su…
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§10–802. Where two or more beneficiaries are designated to take successively because of survivorship…
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§10–803. Where there is no sufficient evidence that two joint tenants or tenants by the entirety hav…
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§10–804. Where the insured and the beneficiary in a policy of life or accident insurance have died a…
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§10–805. This subtitle shall not apply in the case of wills, living trusts, deeds, or contracts of i…
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§10–806. This subtitle shall be construed and interpreted to effectuate its general purpose to make …
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§10–807. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act.
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§10–901. (a) During the trial of a criminal case in which the defendant is charged with a felony, a …
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§10–902. There is no presumption that an offense committed by a wife in the presence of her husband …
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§10–903. Evidence is not admissible in a civil proceeding to prove that any party failed to testify …
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§10–904. In a civil or criminal case in which a person is charged with commission of a crime or act,…
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§10–905. (a) (1) Evidence is admissible to prove the interest of a witness in any proceeding, or the…
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§10–906. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section evidence is admissible in any proc…
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§10–907. If an action is brought to charge a person on a special promise to be answerable for the de…
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§10–908. (a) If a plat is authenticated, it may be considered as evidence. (b) In an action of tresp…
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§10–909. (a) Patented land is not required to be stated by the patented name in a declaration in an …
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§10–910. In an action on behalf of an infant to recover for death, personal injury, or property dama…
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§10–911. In any legal proceeding of any nature, the quantities and qualities of noise may be proved …
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§10–912. (a) A confession may not be excluded from evidence solely because the defendant was not tak…
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§10–913. (a) In any action for punitive damages for personal injury, evidence of the defendant’s fin…
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§10–914. (a) A laboratory test, performed by a laboratory certified by the Maryland Department of He…
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§10–915. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Deoxyribonucl…
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§10–916. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Battered Spou…
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§10–917. A written statement of expenses or a bill shall be taken as prima facie evidence at a resti…
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§10–918. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a party who is otherwise entitled t…
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§10–919. (a) After all right to appeal has been exhausted, a judgment of conviction establishing cri…
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§10–920. (a) In this section, “health care provider” has the meaning stated in § 3-2A-01 of this art…
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§10–921. (a) In an action against an insurer or the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund under a polic…
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§10–922. A statement made during the course of an initial appearance of a defendant before a Distric…
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§10–923. (a) In this section, “sexually assaultive behavior” means an act that would constitute: (1)…
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§10–924. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Benefit” …
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§10–925. (a) In this section, “sexually assaultive behavior” has the meaning stated in § 10–923 of t…
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§10–1001. For the purpose of establishing that physical evidence in a criminal or civil proceeding c…
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§10–1002. (a) In this part: (1) “Chain of custody” means: (i) The seizing officer; (ii) The packagin…
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§10–1003. (a) (1) In a criminal proceeding, the prosecution shall, upon written demand of a defendan…
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§10–1004. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Medical exam…
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§10–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Beneficiary” me…
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§10–1102. After a claimant files a written tort claim and provides the documentation described in § …
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§10–1103. (a) This section does not apply to a claim described under § 10–1104 of this subtitle. (b)…
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§10–1104. (a) This section applies to a claim by the estate of a decedent who died as a result of an…
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§10–1105. (a) An insurer shall provide in writing the documentation described under § 10–1102 of thi…
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§11–101. Except as otherwise provided by law, a money judgment, penalty, fine, or forfeiture rendere…
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§11–102. (a) A judgment against less than all partners or persons jointly liable on a contract, agre…
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§11–103. In a contract action brought against alleged joint debtors: (1) The plaintiff need not prov…
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§11–104. (a) In an action of detinue a plaintiff may recover the personal property and damages for t…
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§11–105. In any cause of action affecting the common property, rights, and liabilities of an unincor…
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§11–106. (a) A money judgment entered in an action arising from a contract for the loan of money sha…
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§11–107. (a) Except as provided in § 11-106 of this subtitle, the legal rate of interest on a judgme…
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§11–108. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Noneconom…
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§11–109. (a) (1) In this section, “economic damages” means loss of earnings and medical expenses. (2…
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§11–109.1. A calculation of damages for loss of earnings resulting from personal injury or wrongful …
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§11–110. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Compensatory …
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§11–111. (a) If a court orders that a deed of any kind shall be executed, it may appoint a trustee t…
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§11–112. (a) In this section, “payor” has the same meaning stated in § 19-132 of the Health - Genera…
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§11–201. If an action is brought for the penalty of any bond, bill, covenant, or contract with penal…
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§11–202. (a) In the absence of fraud, negligence, or willful trespass, the measure of damages for th…
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§11–203. (a) In an action on the bond of the clerk of a court or register of wills, the measure of d…
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§11–301. (a) In an action for bodily injury arising from the operation of a motor vehicle in which a…
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§11–401. (a) In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Court” means a c…
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§11–402. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Land” means r…
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§11–403. A writ of execution on a money judgment does not become a lien on the personal property of …
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§11–404. (a) This section applies to an examination in aid of enforcement of a money judgment entere…
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§11–501. A sheriff or constable to whom any writ of execution is directed may seize and sell the leg…
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§11–502. (a) A sheriff shall give notice of the time, place, and terms of the sale of any property u…
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§11–503. (a) Except in Harford County, if a sheriff is required to sell real or personal property as…
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§11–504. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Depository in…
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§11–505. In addition to any other requirement under the Maryland Rules, before the court may ratify …
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§11–506. (a) If the defendant has waived his exemptions, the court shall enter the waiver on the doc…
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§11–507. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the provisions of this subtitle relat…
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§11–508. (a) If the appraiser determines that the defendant’s property cannot be divided to satisfy …
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§11–509. If a sheriff sells any interest of the defendant in any property, he shall convey it to the…
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§11–510. (a) If a sheriff states in his return that he seized property of the defendant which remain…
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§11–511. (a) If a dispute exists as to the distribution of the proceeds of a sheriff’s sale, the she…
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§11–512. If a sheriff is prevented by an injunction from selling personal property taken in executio…
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§11–513. (a) If a recognizance taken for the appearance of a person to answer or testify is forfeite…
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§11–601. (a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, if a judgment of condemnation is …
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§11–602. A sheriff may not levy by way of execution against a garnishee more than the amount the pla…
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§11–603. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a garnishment against prope…
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§11–701. The District Court has the same power to enforce, renew, revise, stay, set aside, or contro…
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§11–702. A judge of the District Court may not issue a blank execution on a judgment.
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§11–703. A judgment of the District Court shall be entered within three days of rendition.
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§11–704. The District Court may not, in aid of enforcement or execution of a money judgment resultin…
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§11–801. In this subtitle, “foreign judgment” means a judgment, decree, or order of a court of the U…
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§11–802. (a) (1) In this subsection, “legally protected health care” has the meaning stated under § …
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§11–803. (a) At the time a foreign judgment is filed, the judgment creditor or the judgment creditor…
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§11–804. (a) The court shall stay enforcement of the foreign judgment until an appeal is concluded, …
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§11–805. (a) (1) A person filing a foreign judgment shall pay $25 to the clerk of the court. (2) Fee…
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§11–806. This subtitle shall be interpreted and construed to achieve its general purpose to make the…
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§11–807. This subtitle may be cited as the “Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act”.
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§12–101. (a) In this title the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Appellate court” me…
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§12–201. Except as provided in § 12–202 of this subtitle, in any case or proceeding pending in or de…
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§12–202. A review by way of certiorari may not be granted by the Supreme Court of Maryland in a case…
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§12–203. If the Supreme Court of Maryland finds that review of the case described in § 12–201 of thi…
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§12–301. Except as provided in § 12-302 of this subtitle, a party may appeal from a final judgment e…
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§12–301.1. (a) (1) This section does not apply to a judgment in an action for damages under § 3–2102…
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§12–302. (a) Unless a right to appeal is expressly granted by law, § 12–301 of this subtitle does no…
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§12–303. A party may appeal from any of the following interlocutory orders entered by a circuit cour…
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§12–304. (a) Any person may appeal from any order or judgment passed to preserve the power or vindic…
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§12–305. The Supreme Court of Maryland shall require by writ of certiorari that a decision be certif…
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§12–306. The purpose of §§ 12–307 and 12–308 of this subtitle is to allocate appellate jurisdiction …
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§12–307. The Supreme Court of Maryland has: (1) Jurisdiction to review a case or proceeding pending …
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§12–308. Except as provided in § 12–307 of this subtitle, the Appellate Court of Maryland has exclus…
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§12–309. (a) A petition for judicial review of a final decision by the State Board of Contract Appea…
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§12–401. (a) A party in a civil case may appeal from a final judgment entered in the District Court.…
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§12–402. Any person may appeal from any order or judgment passed to preserve the power or vindicate …
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§12–403. (a) An appeal from the District Court sitting in one of the counties shall be taken to the …
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§12–404. If a judgment of the District Court imposing a fine or penalty for violation of a law or or…
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§12–501. (a) A party may appeal to the Appellate Court of Maryland from a final judgment of an orpha…
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§12–502. (a) (1) (i) Instead of a direct appeal to the Appellate Court of Maryland under § 12–501 of…
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§12–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “State” means a s…
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§12–602. The Supreme Court of Maryland or the Appellate Court of Maryland of this State, on the moti…
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§12–603. The Supreme Court of Maryland of this State may answer a question of law certified to it by…
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§12–604. The Supreme Court of Maryland of this State may reformulate a question of law certified to …
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§12–605. (a) The court certifying a question of law to the Supreme Court of Maryland of this State s…
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§12–606. (a) A certification order shall contain: (1) The question of law to be answered; (2) The fa…
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§12–607. The Supreme Court of Maryland of this State, acting as a receiving court, shall notify the …
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§12–608. (a) After the Supreme Court of Maryland of this State has accepted a certified question, pr…
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§12–609. The Supreme Court of Maryland of this State shall state in a written opinion the law answer…
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§12–610. Fees and costs are the same as in civil appeals docketed before the Supreme Court of Maryla…
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§12–611. If any provision of this subtitle or its application to any person or circumstance is held …
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§12–612. This subtitle shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make unif…
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§12–613. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Certification of Questions of Law Act.
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§12–701. (a) (1) An appeal from an orphans’ court or a circuit court stays all proceedings in the or…
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§12–702. (a) If an appellate court remands a criminal case to a lower court in order that the lower …
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§13–101. (a) There is an Administrative Office of the Courts, headed by the State Court Administrato…
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§13–101.1. (a) The State Court Administrator shall assess drug court programs in circuit courts, inc…
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§13–101.2. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Artificial …
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§13–102. (a) In each county of the seventh judicial circuit, there may be a court administrator. The…
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§13–201. There is a position of State Reporter. The justices of the Supreme Court of Maryland shall …
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§13–202. The State Reporter shall have the salary provided in the State budget.
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§13–203. (a) The State Reporter, under the supervision of the Supreme Court of Maryland, shall prepa…
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§13–204. (a) The State Reporter, under the direction and supervision of the Supreme Court of Marylan…
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§13–301. To aid in the exercise of its rulemaking powers, the Supreme Court of Maryland may appoint …
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§13–302. The Supreme Court of Maryland may employ necessary assistants for the committee and fix the…
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§13–303. The State Court Administrator shall pay the assistants’ salaries as well as the traveling a…
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§13–401. The Commission on Judicial Disabilities established pursuant to Article IV, § 4A of the Mar…
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§13–402. In case of contumacy by any person, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person by t…
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§13–403. The Commission may grant to any person immunity from prosecution, or from any penalty or fo…
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§13–501. The Thurgood Marshall State Law Library shall be part of the Judiciary Department and shall…
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§13–502. (a) The library committee consists of three or more persons appointed to serve without comp…
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§13–503. The library committee may: (1) Appoint a Director to be compensated as provided in the Stat…
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§13–504. The Director of the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library may: (1) Appoint employees, with th…
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§13–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administrator” m…
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§13–602. (a) (1) There is a Circuit Court Real Property Records Improvement Fund. (2) There is an ov…
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§13–603. (a) The Fund consists of: (1) Surcharges collected under §§ 7–102(b), 7–202(e), and 7–301(c…
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§13–604. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administrator shall est…
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§13–605. The State Treasurer shall report to the Administrator annually: (1) The status of the money…
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§13–606. The Administrator shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.