(a) Unless sufficient facilities are not available, the managing official of a correctional facility shall receive and confine an individual arrested by a police employee without warrant or on warrant from a county.
(b) (1) An individual confined under subsection (a) of this section:
(i) is deemed to be in the custody of the Department; and
(ii) shall remain confined until a court of competent jurisdiction issues a warrant or other process, or the individual is returned to the county.
(2) Before the issuance of a warrant or process, an individual confined under subsection (a) of this section may be released only to and on written order of a police employee.
(c) (1) This section does not abridge the right of an individual to be taken before a judicial officer of the State promptly after arrest.
(2) The managing official of a correctional facility in which an individual is confined under this section, shall notify the State’s Attorney immediately if the individual is confined for more than 12 hours.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Department of State Police
Subtitle 3 - Powers and Duties of Department
Section 2-301 - General Duties of Department
Section 2-302 - Coordination With Other Law Enforcement Agencies
Section 2-303 - Training Facilities
Section 2-304 - Computer and Communication Systems
Section 2-305 - Civil Child Support Warrants and Civil Protective Orders
Section 2-306 - Information About Occurrence of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Section 2-307 - Information About Incidence of Crime
Section 2-308 - Dissemination of Information
Section 2-309 - Recommendations for Legislation
Section 2-310 - Confinement of Arrestees
Section 2-311 - Personal Property in Possession of Department
Section 2-312 - Fingerprinting Fees
Section 2-313 - Licenses for Dogs Used for Law Enforcement
Section 2-314 - Qualified Tow Companies
Section 2-315 - Law Enforcement Coordinating Council -- Purpose -- Members -- Annual Report
Section 2-316 - Regional Law Enforcement Councils -- Purpose -- Members -- Annual Report