§ 9–303
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 9-303 (2026)
Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 3. Obstructing Justice
§ 9–303LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person may not intentionally harm another, threaten to harm another, or damage or destroy property with the intent of retaliating against:
(1)
a victim or witness for:
(i)
giving testimony in an official proceeding; or
(ii)
reporting a crime or delinquent act;
(2)
a juror for any reason relating to the performance of the juror’s official duties in a pending or completed case in a court of the State or the United States; or
(3)
an officer of the court of the State or the United States for any reason relating to the performance of the officer’s official duties in a pending or completed case.
(b)
A person may not solicit another person to intentionally harm another, threaten to harm another, or damage or destroy property with the intent of retaliating against:
(1)
a victim or witness for:
(i)
giving testimony in an official proceeding; or
(ii)
reporting a crime or delinquent act;
(2)
a juror for any reason relating to the performance of the juror’s official duties in a pending or completed case in a court of the State or the United States; or
(3)
an officer of the court of the State or the United States for any reason relating to the performance of the officer’s official duties in a pending or completed case.
(c)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
(2)
If the official proceeding or report described in subsection (a) of this section relates to a felonious violation of Title 5 of this article or the commission of a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of this article, or a conspiracy or solicitation to commit such a crime, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years.
(d)
A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.