(a) If, after the police arrest an intoxicated individual for a criminal offense, the individual seems to require emergency medical treatment, the police immediately shall take the individual to a detoxification center or other appropriate health care facility as defined in § 19–114(d) of this article.
(b) (1) If necessary, after medical treatment, the police shall transport the individual to a program that provides detoxification services.
(2) The individual may be admitted to a program that provides detoxification services in accordance with the provisions of § 8–501(d) of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 8 - Substance Use Disorders Law
Section 8-501 - Disposition of Publicly Intoxicated Individuals
Section 8-502 - Admission to a Facility
Section 8-502.1 - Admission of Minors to Inpatient Facilities or Certified Outpatient Program
Section 8-503 - Disposition of Arrested Individuals
Section 8-504 - Police Responsibility
Section 8-505 - Evaluation of Criminal Defendants
Section 8-506 - Commitment for Evaluation
Section 8-507 - Considerations and Findings Prior to Revocation of Probation