# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action

### Subtitle 8A. Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults

#### Section 3-8A-14.1

(a) After an inquiry conducted in accordance with Sec. 3-8A-10 of this subtitle, an intake officer may file with the court an application for an arrest warrant prepared by a law enforcement officer.

(b) An application for an arrest warrant under this section shall be:

  (1) In writing;

  (2) Signed and sworn to by the law enforcement officer; and

  (3) Accompanied by an affidavit that sets forth the basis for there being probable cause to believe that:

    (i) The child who is the subject of the warrant has committed a delinquent act; and

    (ii) Unless the child who is the subject of the warrant is taken into custody, the child:

      (1) Is likely to leave the jurisdiction of the court;

      (2) May not be apprehended;

      (3) May cause physical injury or property damage to another; or

      (4) May tamper with, dispose of, or destroy evidence.

(c) An arrest warrant requested under subsection (a) of this section may only be issued by the court on a finding of probable cause and shall direct the law enforcement officer to take immediate custody of the child.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)