# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 2. Law Enforcement Procedures; Arrest Process

### Subtitle 3. Fresh Pursuit

#### Section 2-306

(a) If an officer of another state makes an arrest in this State in accordance with Sec. 2-305(a) of this subtitle, the officer shall, without unnecessary delay, take the person arrested before a judge of the circuit court of the county in which the arrest was made for a hearing to determine the lawfulness of the arrest.

(b) If the judge determines that the arrest was unlawful, the judge shall discharge the arrested person.

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