Maryland

§§ 5-202, 6-221, and 4-509 are enacted to authorize a pilot program in Prince George’s County to use global positioning system (GPS) tracking. Under the program, Prince George’s courts may order a defendant convicted of a domestic violence crime to wear a GPS tracking device.

§§ 5-202, 6-221, and 4-509 further authorize a pilot program in Washington County to use global positioning system (GPS) tracking. Under the program, Washington County courts may require a defendant accused of violating a protection order to wear a GPS device as a condition of pretrial release. (2010) http://www.ncjfcj.org/sites/default/files/legislative_update_10.pdf

Legislative Contact

Maryland Department of
Legislative Services
Department of Legislative Services
90 State Cir.
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
House: (410) 946-5400
Senate: (410) 946-5405
Email: libr@mlis.state.md.us
Website: http://dls.state.md.us/

Protection Agency

Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
4601 Presidents Dr., Suite 370
Lanham, MD 20706
Phone: 301-429-3601
Hotline: 1-800-634-3577
Website: http://mnadv.org/