§ 9–602.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 9-602.1 (2026)
Title 9. State and Local Correctional System -- Incarcerated Individuals
Subtitle 6. Miscellaneous
§ 9–602.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Department of State Police shall investigate any death of an incarcerated individual suspected to be a homicide that occurs while the incarcerated individual is in the custody of the Division of Correction whether within or outside a correctional facility.
(b)
On or before December 31 each year, the Department of State Police shall post on its website and submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly a report detailing for the preceding calendar year:
(1)
the number of investigations completed by the Department of State Police under this section; and
(2)
the number of cases referred by the Department of State Police for prosecution following an investigation completed under this section.