Ch. 758

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(5) Contain a statement that the [alleged drug
addict] INDIVIDUAL ALLEGED TO HAVE A DRUG DEPENDENCE needs care,
supervision, and treatment.

[9-621.] 8-621.

For the purpose of a proceeding under Part III of this
subtitle, if the spouse of the [alleged drug addict] INDIVIDUAL
ALLEGED TO HAVE A DRUG DEPENDENCE is the petitioner, a
communication to the spouse by the [alleged drug addict]
INDIVIDUAL ALLEGED TO HAVE A DRUG DEPENDENCE is not a
confidential communication.

[9-622.] 8-622.

(a)  After a petition is filed under Part III of this
subtitle, the court may examine, under oath, the petitioner or
any other witnesses.

(b)  (1) If the court finds that there are reasonable
grounds to believe that the individual for whom commitment is
sought under Part III of this subtitle [is a drug addict] HAS A
DRUG DEPENDENCE, the court shall order the individual to appear
before the court.

(2)  The order shall state that the individual is to
appear before the court for a determination whether there are
reasonable grounds to order the individual to have a medical
examination. The order shall state the time at which the
individual is to appear.

(3)  The court:

(i) Shall direct that the order and petition be
served on the [alleged drug addict] INDIVIDUAL ALLEGED TO HAVE A
DRUG DEPENDENCE personally or by certified mail, return receipt
requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal
Service; and

(ii) May direct that the order and petition be
served on the petitioner personally or by mail.

(c)  (1) If the individual does not appear as ordered, the
court shall issue a warrant that directs a peace officer or
police officer to arrest and promptly to bring the individual
before the court.

(2) The officer shall;

(i) Show the warrant to the individual; and

(ii) Inform the individual of the purpose for
which the individual is being arrested.

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