(a) A court in a county where a crime is committed may issue process against a person charged with the crime even if:
(1) the person is not a resident of the county; or
(2) the person is a resident of the county but leaves the county.
(b) (1) Process issued under subsection (a) of this section shall be directed to the sheriff of the county where the person resides.
(2) The sheriff shall serve and return the process as if issued by a court of the sheriff’s county.
(3) A court that issued process under subsection (a) of this section may fine a sheriff who neglects the process or delays serving and returning the process.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 2 - General Provisions
Section 1-201 - Recording or Broadcasting Criminal Proceedings
Section 1-202 - Interpreters for Criminal Proceedings
Section 1-203 - Search Warrants
Section 1-203.1 - Providing Electronic Device Location Information
Section 1-205 - Process Across County Lines
Section 1-206 - Defendant to Have Copy of Process
Section 1-207 - Remission of Fines and Forfeitures
Section 1-208 - Payment of Costs for Nolle Prosequi
Section 1-209 - Denial of Occupational License for Previous Conviction
Section 1-210 - Seeking Medical Assistance for Another Who Ingested or Used Alcohol or Drugs