Sec. 18-123. Missing Persons; DaCara Rose's Law
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 18-123 (2026)
Sec. 18-123. Missing Persons; DaCara Rose's LawLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Definitions. In this Section:
(1)
Law enforcement agency means:
(A)
the Prince George's County Police Department; and
(B)
any incorporated municipality's police department operating within Prince George's County.
(2)
Missing person report means a report made to a law enforcement agency that a person's whereabouts are unknown to the reporting party and the circumstances indicate the person may be missing.
(A)
including any report that would be accepted pursuant to the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Section 3-601.
(b)
Mandatory Waiting Period Prohibited; Acceptance Without Delay.
(1)
A law enforcement agency shall not establish, require, or enforce any mandatory waiting period before taking a missing person report.
(2)
A law enforcement agency shall accept without delay a missing person report offered in person.
(3)
A law enforcement agency may accept a missing person report by telephone or other electronic means if consistent with the law enforcement agency's written policy, provided that the reporting person completes the report in person as soon as practicable if required by policy.
(c)
Public Notice. Each law enforcement agency shall make reasonable efforts to inform the general public and the family of a potential missing person that the agency does not impose a mandatory waiting period before taking a missing person report. Law enforcement agencies shall also make a public campaign specifically tailored to assist missing black women and girls.
(d)
Written Policy. Each law enforcement agency shall maintain a written policy consistent with this Section and with Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Section 3-601.