Any individual who has been admitted to a State residential center or any person on behalf of the individual may apply at any time to a court of competent jurisdiction for a writ of habeas corpus to determine the cause and the legality of the detention.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law
Subtitle 5 - State Residential Centers for Individuals With an Intellectual Disability
Part I - State Residential Centers
Section 7-501 - Creation; Appointment of Administrative Head
Section 7-503 - Hearings; Notice
Section 7-504 - Determination of Hearing Officer
Section 7-507 - Petition for Release