(a) (1) The warden of a correctional facility or designee of the warden may issue a retake warrant for the apprehension and return of an escapee.
(2) The warden shall submit a copy of each retake warrant to the State’s Attorney for the county in which the correctional facility from which the escape was made is located.
(b) (1) A sheriff or a police officer who is authorized to serve criminal process and who receives a retake warrant issued under subsection (a) of this section shall execute the warrant in accordance with the directions in the warrant.
(2) A sheriff or police officer who makes an arrest under this subsection shall promptly notify the Division of the arrest.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 3 - Division of Correction
Subtitle 2 - Powers and Personnel
Section 3-201 - Division Established
Section 3-202 - Commissioner of Correction -- Appointment; Qualifications; Term; Oath; Compensation
Section 3-203 - Commissioner of Correction -- General Powers and Duties
Section 3-205 - Commissioner of Correction -- Regulations
Section 3-206 - Commissioner of Correction -- Annual Accountings
Section 3-207 - Commissioner of Correction -- Annual Reports
Section 3-207.1 - Commissioner of Correction -- Staffing Report
Section 3-208 - Deputy Commissioner -- Appointment
Section 3-209 - Deputy Commissioner -- Powers and Duties
Section 3-210 - Wardens and Administrators -- Appointment
Section 3-211 - Wardens and Administrators -- Powers and Duties
Section 3-212 - Wardens and Administrators -- Annual Reports
Section 3-213 - Assistant Wardens
Section 3-215 - Officers and Employees
Section 3-216 - Correctional Officers -- Power of Arrest
Section 3-217 - Performance Bonds
Section 3-218 - Gifts From Inmates
Section 3-219 - Property Acquisition and Disposal
Section 3-220 - Financial Control of Facilities