(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an action under this subtitle shall be commenced within 5 years after the susceptible adult or older adult, or the susceptible adult’s or older adult’s representative discovers or, through the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have discovered the facts constituting financial exploitation.
(b) (1) If a criminal prosecution is commenced that arises out of the same facts as an action under this subtitle, the time during which the prosecution is pending shall not be computed as part of the period within which the action under this subtitle may be brought.
(2) After the conclusion of the criminal prosecution described under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the action under this subtitle may be brought within the later of:
(i) The remainder of the period specified under subsection (a) of this section; or
(ii) 1 year.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Protection of Minors, Disabled Persons, Susceptible Adults, and Older Adults
Subtitle 6 - Financial Exploitation of Susceptible Adults and Older Adults
Section 13-602 - Purposes of Subtitle
Section 13-603 - Subtitle Inapplicable to Actions Taken by Certain Entities
Section 13-604 - Actions Brought for Financial Exploitation of Susceptible Adult or Older Adult
Section 13-607 - Time Limitation to File Action -- Criminal Prosecution Time Period Excepted
Section 13-608 - Liberal Purpose and Construction in Application of Subtitle
Section 13-609 - Liberal Purpose and Construction in Application of Subtitle