§ 9–301
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 9-301 (2026)
Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 3. Obstructing Justice
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Official proceeding” includes a criminal trial, a hearing related to a criminal trial or adjudicatory hearing, a grand jury proceeding, and any other proceeding that is part of a criminal action or juvenile delinquency case.
(c)
“Victim” means a person against whom a crime or delinquent act has been committed or attempted.
(d)
“Witness” means a person who:
(1)
has knowledge of the existence of facts relating to a crime or delinquent act;
(2)
makes a declaration under oath that is received as evidence for any purpose;
(3)
has reported a crime or delinquent act to a law enforcement officer, prosecutor, intake officer, correctional officer, or judicial officer; or
(4)
has been served with a subpoena issued under the authority of a court of this State, any other state, or the United States.