Section 3-601 - Procedure for taking missing person reports. - Maryland Statutes

§ 3-601. Procedure for taking missing person reports.
 

(a)  Mandatory waiting period prohibited.-  

(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)  Acceptance of reports made in person; taking electronic reports.- 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. 
 

[2006, ch. 485.]