§ 5-312

Maryland § 5-312

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gsp: State Personnel and Pensions
• Title: 5

Text

If, during an investigation under § 5-309(c) of this subtitle, the Secretary or Governor's designee finds that reasonable grounds exist to believe that a crime has been committed, the Secretary or Governor's designee shall:

(1) promptly refer the matter to an appropriate prosecutor;

(2) make all pertinent evidence available to the prosecutor; and

(3) send to the individual believed to have committed the crime a notice that:

(i) contains a statement of the allegation;

(ii) notifies the individual that the matter has been referred to a prosecutor;

(iii) advises the individual of the individual's right to obtain counsel; and

(iv) advises the individual of the individual's right to refuse to respond to the allegation if a response might be incriminating.