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Maryland Criminal Laws Annotated: 1997 Edition

NCJ Number
173512
Date Published
1997
Length
949 pages
Annotation
This compilation of selected Maryland laws includes statutes enacted through the 1997 Regular Session of the General Assembly.
Abstract
The longest section in this volume describes laws and statutes regarding Crimes and Punishments, from Abduction, Arson, Assault, Bigamy and Blasphemy through Telephone Misuse, Trespass, Picketing of Dwelling Places and Video Tape Distributors. The document also contains sections concerning Venue, Procedure and Sentence; Places of Reformation and Punishment; Criminal Records; Criminal Justice Information System; Crime Victims and Witnesses; Public Defender; Sheriffs; Juvenile Cases; Emergency Evaluations; Rules of Evidence; Declaration of Rights; Department of State Police; Constitutions; Courts and Judicial Proceedings; Family Law; Health-General; Insurance; and Maryland Rules. Sections Affected by 1997 Legislation are listed with Action Taken, Effective Date and Chapter and Bill Number. The document includes a User's Guide to the Index. Index