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(a) In this section, “sexually assaultive behavior” has the meaning stated in § 10-923 of the Courts Article.
(b) For an investigation or a case involving a victim of sexually assaultive behavior, an assistant State's Attorney with knowledge of the case shall meet with the victim or a representative designated by the victim within 20 days after receiving a request from the victim to meet regarding a decision by the Office of the State's Attorney:
(1) not to file a charging document against an alleged suspect; or
(2) to dismiss charges against an alleged suspect.
(c) At the meeting required under this section, the assistant State's Attorney shall explain the justification for not filing a charging document or for dismissing the charges.
(d) The meeting required under this section may be conducted in person, by phone, or by other means mutually agreed on.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-1009 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/criminal-procedure/md-code-crim-proc-sect-11-1009/
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