Sheriff: Law That Keeps Fugitives From Collecting Tax Returns Nets 100 Arrests

Anne Arundel County Sheriff Ron Bateman says a new law, which allows Maryland to withhold state tax refunds of those with outstanding warrants, has resulted in some 100 arrests in recent weeks.

The legislation was signed into law last May by Gov. Martin O'Malley after it was passed by the General Assembly, at Bateman's urging.

"I'm extremely elated with the success of this program," Bateman said. "I knew it was going to be good, but it's proven to be very successful, which makes me very happy."

Anne Arundel is the only municipality in the state, if not the country, to have such a program, Bateman said. The sheriff said he has been contacted by a law enforcement agency in Nebraska interested in instituting a similar program.
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