Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-803
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-803
in effect(a) The managing official of a local correctional facility or the managing official’s designee may issue a retake warrant for the apprehension and return of an escapee.
(b) If a managing official or managing official’s designee issues a retake warrant under subsection (a) of this section, the managing official or designee shall forward a copy of the retake warrant to the State’s Attorney for the county in which the escape occurred.
(c) A sheriff or police officer who is authorized to serve criminal process and to whom a warrant issued under this section is delivered shall execute the warrant in accordance with the directions in the warrant.
(d) A sheriff or police officer who makes an arrest under this section shall promptly notify the managing official, or managing official’s designee, who issued the warrant of the arrest.
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