# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration

### Subtitle 4. Harboring, Escape, and Contraband

#### Section 9-403

(a) A person may not willfully harbor an incarcerated individual, who was imprisoned for a felony and who escaped from the custody of the Division of Correction or other correctional unit to which the incarcerated individual has been committed, after:

  (1) being notified, or otherwise knowing, that the incarcerated individual escaped; and

  (2) being notified that harboring the incarcerated individual is a crime.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

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