2017 Maryland Code
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 7 - Habeas Corpus
§ 3-705. Persons discharged not to be imprisoned for same offense

  • (a) In general. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who has been released on habeas corpus may not be imprisoned or committed in connection with the same offense.
  • (b) Exception. -- A person who has been released on habeas corpus may be imprisoned or committed in connection with the same offense:
    • (1) By order of the court for violation of the terms of his release;
    • (2) By order of any court having jurisdiction over the case;
    • (3) Upon surrender by his bondsman; or
    • (4) Upon his conviction.
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