# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 10. Support in General

### Subtitle 2. Criminal Nonsupport and Desertion

#### Section 10-214

Before the State's Attorney conducts an inquiry under Sec. 10-213 of this subtitle, the State's Attorney shall notify the accused individual in writing of:

(1) the time and place of the inquiry;

(2) the accused individual's right to appear at the inquiry and to produce evidence or information that relates to the matters examined; and

(3) the accused individual's right to testify if the individual:

  (i) notifies the State's Attorney of the individual's desire to testify; and

  (ii) signs a waiver that permits the individual's testimony to be used against the individual in any later trial that arises from the inquiry.

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