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2019 Maryland Code
Criminal Procedure
Title 2 - Law Enforcement Procedures; Arrest Process
Subtitle 2 - Warrantless Arrests
§ 2-205. Warrantless arrests -- For stalking
Universal Citation: MD Crim Pro Code § 2-205 (2019)
A police officer without a warrant may arrest a person if:
(1) the police officer has probable cause to believe the person has engaged in stalking under § 3-802 of the Criminal Law Article;
(2) there is credible evidence other than the statements of the alleged stalking victim to support the probable cause under item (1) of this section; and
(3) the police officer has reason to believe that the alleged stalking victim or another person is in danger of imminent bodily harm or death.
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