Criminal Procedure - District Court Commissioners

SB 567 restricts District Court commissioners from issuing arrest warrants unless requested by a police officer (as defined in Maryland law) or a State's Attorney. Previously, any individual could file for a warrant, but this bill requires the filer to be an authorized law enforcement or prosecutorial official. The key provision amends Maryland's legal code to mandate this restriction, ensuring only qualified officers can initiate warrant requests. This directly affects commissioners who issue warrants and law enforcement agencies that must now follow this process.