(a) An individual who is committed or detained, or another individual on that individual’s behalf, may demand a true copy of the warrant of commitment or detainer.
(b) If an officer or other individual neglects or refuses to deliver a true copy of the warrant of commitment or detainer, if there is one, within 6 hours after the copy has been demanded, the officer or other individual shall forfeit $500 to the individual who is committed or detained.
(c) The right of action to recover the forfeiture provided under this section or § 2-305 of the Courts Article survives the death of either party.
(d) The provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section do not apply to the officials and employees of the Division of Correction and the Patuxent Institution.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - State and Local Correctional System -- Inmates
Section 9-601 - Pregnant Inmates
Section 9-601.1 - Involuntary Placement of Pregnant Inmate in Restrictive Housing
Section 9-602.1 - Investigation of Death of Inmate
Section 9-603 - Methadone Detoxification Program
Section 9-603.1 - Medication-Assisted Treatment Program
Section 9-604 - Payment of Burial and Funeral Expenses of Indigent Inmates
Section 9-605 - Liability of Estate of Inmate for Damages and Expenses
Section 9-606 - Medical Treatment for Juvenile Inmates
Section 9-607 - Investigation of State Correctional Facilities by Grand Juries
Section 9-608 - Visitation of Local Correctional Facilities by Grand Juries
Section 9-609 - Release Date; Saturday, Sunday or Holiday
Section 9-609.1 - Identification Cards for Released Inmates
Section 9-610 - Construction of Penalty Provision
Section 9-611 - Copy of the Warrant or Detainer
Section 9-612 - Medication for Mental Illness
Section 9-613 - Counseling and Referral of Inmates With Hepatitis C
Section 9-614 - Restrictive Housing Reports
Section 9-614.1 - Placing Minor in Restrictive Housing
Section 9-615 - Management of Inmate Earnings
Section 9-616 - Menstrual Hygiene Products for Female Inmates