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MD HB1183

MD HB1183
Criminal Procedure - District Court Commissioners and False Statements


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Introduced
02/08/2024
In Committee
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from issuing an arrest warrant to an individual other than a police officer or a State's Attorney; and increasing the penalty for making a certain false statement or report to a certain governmental official or unit from 6 months to up to 3 years imprisonment.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits District Court commissioners from issuing arrest warrants to individuals other than police officers or State's Attorneys, and increases the penalty for making a false statement or report to a government official or unit from 6 months to up to 3 years imprisonment. The bill aims to limit the authority of District Court commissioners to issue arrest warrants and strengthen the consequences for providing false information to government entities.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/5/2024 ) (on 03/05/2024)

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