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Introduced
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
In Committee
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning No-Knock Warrants FOR the purpose of repealing the authority for the issuance and execution of a no-knock search warrant; establishing procedures for the issuance and execution of a search warrant; and generally relating to search warrants. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Procedure Section 1-203 Annotated Code of Maryland (2018 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill repeals the authority for issuing and executing no-knock search warrants in Maryland. It establishes new procedures for issuing and executing search warrants, requiring officers to announce their authority and purpose before entering a premises and allowing a minimum of 20 seconds for occupants to respond before attempting entry, absent exigent circumstances. The bill also limits the execution of search warrants to between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM and prohibits the use of certain military-style devices unless exigent circumstances exist. Additionally, the bill reduces the timeframe for property seized under a search warrant to be returned if no probable cause is found from 15 to 10 calendar days. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 1/24/2023 ) (on 01/24/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0038?ys=2023RS |
| Racial Equity Impact | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/Pubs/BudgetFiscal/2023RS-HB0038-REIN.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0038f.pdf |
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