Maryland HB309 regulates stops, detentions, and arrests at judicial facilities, ensuring they do not disrupt proceedings or deter access to justice.

Maryland HB309 amends the laws regarding stops, detentions, and arrests at judicial facilities, which include courthouses, administrative hearing facilities, and areas within 1,000 feet of these locations. The bill prohibits stopping, detaining, or arresting individuals for civil penalties while they are in a judicial facility or traveling within a mile of one, unless specific conditions are met. It also allows individuals who are unlawfully stopped, detained, or arrested to bring a civil action against the responsible person.

Maryland HB309 regulates stops, detentions, and arrests at judicial facilities, ensuring they do not disrupt proceedings or deter access to justice.

Maryland HB309 amends the laws regarding stops, detentions, and arrests at judicial facilities, which include courthouses, administrative hearing facilities, and areas within 1,000 feet of these locations. The bill prohibits stopping, detaining, or arresting individuals for civil penalties while they are in a judicial facility or traveling within a mile of one, unless specific conditions are met. It also allows individuals who are unlawfully stopped, detained, or arrested to bring a civil action against the responsible person.