(a) A law enforcement officer who charges a minor with a criminal offense shall make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or guardian of the minor of the charge.
(b) If a law enforcement officer takes a minor into custody, the law enforcement officer or the officer’s designee shall make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or guardian of the minor within 48 hours of the arrest of the minor.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Law Enforcement Procedures; Arrest Process
Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions
Section 2-102 - Authority of Police Officers -- in General
Section 2-103 - Authority of Police Officers -- Service of Arrest Warrants
Section 2-104 - Authority of Federal Law Enforcement Officers
Section 2-104.1 - Authority of Federal Law Enforcement Officers -- United States Park Police Officer
Section 2-105 - Mutual Aid Agreements
Section 2-106 - Keeping Custody of Arrested Persons
Section 2-106.1 - Custody of Arrested Persons Before Release in Allegany County
Section 2-107 - Duty to Semiconscious or Unconscious Suspects
Section 2-108 - Notification of Parent or Guardian of the Charging or Arrest of Minor