§ 3–601
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 3-601 (2026)
Title 3. Law Enforcement
Subtitle 6. Missing Persons
§ 3–601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A law enforcement agency may not establish a mandatory waiting period before taking a missing person report.
(2)
A law enforcement agency shall make every effort to inform the general public and the family of a missing person that the agency does not impose a mandatory waiting period before taking a missing person report.
(b)
In accordance with subsection (a) of this section, a law enforcement agency:
(1)
shall accept without delay a report of a missing person provided in person; and
(2)
may accept a report of a missing person by phone or other electronic means if:
(i)
that form of reporting is consistent with the policy of the law enforcement agency; and
(ii)
the reporting person completes the report in person as soon as possible.
(c)
With regard to a missing person as defined in § 3–604 of this subtitle, a law enforcement agency shall enter all necessary and available information into the National Crime Information Center computer network within 2 hours after receipt of the minimum information necessary to make the entry.