Recording Laws
All-Party Consent Required
Maryland is an all-party consent state. All parties must consent to recording. Exception for public police activity.
Statute: Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-402
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Felony; up to 5 years imprisonment
Stop and Identify
No ID Requirement
No state statute requiring identification
Immigration Policy
Has Sanctuary Cities
Maryland TRUST Act provides some protections. Several jurisdictions have stronger local sanctuary policies.
ICE Cooperation: Limited
Sanctuary Cities:
BaltimoreMontgomery CountyPrince George's County
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.msba.org/Legal Aid
https://www.mdlab.org/Remember in Maryland
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"
- ! Maryland is an all-party consent state for recording private conversations