Escapees

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    (a)    (1)    The warden of a correctional facility or designee of the warden may issue a retake warrant for the apprehension and return of an escapee.

        (2)    The warden shall submit a copy of each retake warrant to the State’s Attorney for the county in which the correctional facility from which the escape was made is located.

    (b)    (1)    A sheriff or a police officer who is authorized to serve criminal process and who receives a retake warrant issued under subsection (a) of this section shall execute the warrant in accordance with the directions in the warrant.

        (2)    A sheriff or police officer who makes an arrest under this subsection shall promptly notify the Division of the arrest.


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