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MD HB532

MD HB532
Criminal Procedure - Search Warrants


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Introduced
01/21/2022
In Committee
01/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Repealing the authority for the issuance and execution of a no-knock search warrant; providing that a search warrant may not authorize an officer executing the warrant to enter a building, an apartment, a premises, or a place to be searched without first announcing the officer's purpose and authority; authorizing a search warrant to be executed only between 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.; etc.

AI Summary

This bill repeals the authority for the issuance and execution of "no-knock" search warrants, which allowed officers to enter a property without first announcing their presence and purpose. Instead, the bill requires officers executing a search warrant to first announce their authority and purpose before entering. The bill also limits the execution of search warrants to between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM, unless there are exigent circumstances. Additionally, the bill outlines specific requirements for the application and issuance of search warrants, including the use of body-worn cameras by officers during the execution of the warrant. Finally, the bill provides procedures for the restoration of property seized under a search warrant.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Judiciary Hearing (13:00 3/1/2022 ) (on 03/01/2022)

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