§ 4–202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 4-202 (2026)
Title 4. District Court -- Jurisdiction
Subtitle 2. Jurisdiction in General
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(a)
A District Court has the authority provided under Title 3 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(b)
A District Court has the following authority provided in the Health – General Article:
(1)
Under Title 8 of that article, the authority to commit an individual for detoxification or for observation, evaluation, or treatment of alcoholism;
(2)
Under Title 8 of that article, the authority to commit an individual for observation, evaluation, or treatment of drug abuse; and
(3)
Under Title 10 of that article, the authority to order emergency evaluation of an individual for a mental disorder.