Maryland HB336 amends District Court procedures for issuing summonses and arrest warrants.
Maryland HB336 modifies District Court commissioner duties, including advising arrested persons of their rights, setting bond, and determining probable cause for warrants. It specifies that commissioners can issue warrants only to police officers or State’s Attorneys and outlines penalties for making false statements to governmental officials. The changes aim to streamline the process for issuing arrest warrants and ensure proper procedures are followed.
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