§ 11-1009

Maryland § 11-1009

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gcp: Criminal Procedure
• Title: 11

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(a) In this section, “sexually assaultive behavior” has the meaning stated in § 10–923 of the Courts Article.

(b) For an investigation or a case involving a victim of sexually assaultive behavior, an assistant State’s Attorney with knowledge of the case shall meet with the victim or a representative designated by the victim within 20 days after receiving a request from the victim to meet regarding a decision by the Office of the State’s Attorney:

(1) not to file a charging document against an alleged suspect; or

(2) to dismiss charges against an alleged suspect.

(c) At the meeting required under this section, the assistant State’s Attorney shall explain the justification for not filing a charging document or for dismissing the charges.

(d) The meeting required under this section may be conducted in person, by phone, or by other means mutually agreed on.