§ 9-4015

Maryland § 9-4015

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gsg: State Government
• Title: 9

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(a) The Unit may:

(1) review relevant laws, policies, procedures, and juvenile justice records, including records relating to individual youth;

(2) on request, conduct interviews with staff, youth, and others;

(3) review investigative reports produced by the Department relating to youth in facilities; and

(4) participate, within the context of the local department of social services’ multidisciplinary team process, in a child protective services investigation conducted under Title 5, Subtitle 7 of the Family Law Article concerning any allegation of abuse or neglect within any assigned facility.

(b) (1) The Unit may subpoena any individual to appear to give sworn testimony or produce documentary evidence that is reasonably necessary to carry out the Unit’s duties.

(2) If an individual fails or refuses to comply with a subpoena issued by the Unit, a court of competent jurisdiction, on the application of the Unit, may issue an attachment for the individual and compel the individual to comply with the subpoena, and appear before the Unit and produce documentary evidence for examination and give testimony.

(3) If an individual disobeys a subpoena or refuses to testify, the court may punish the individual for contempt.