§ 3-601. Procedure for taking missing person reports

   (a) Mandatory waiting period prohibited. --

   (1) A law enforcement agency may not establish a mandatory waiting period before taking a missing person report.

   (2) A law enforcement agency shall make every effort to inform the general public and the family of a missing person that the agency does not impose a mandatory waiting period before taking a missing person report.

(b) Acceptance of reports made in person; taking electronic reports. -- In accordance with subsection (a) of this section, a law enforcement agency:

   (1) shall accept without delay a report of a missing person provided in person; and

   (2) may accept a report of a missing person by phone or other electronic means if:

      (i) that form of reporting is consistent with the policy of the law enforcement agency; and

      (ii) the reporting person completes the report in person as soon as possible.

HISTORY: 2006, ch. 485.