§ 5-312. Referral of suspected criminal conduct

MD State Pers & Pens Code § 5-312 (2019) (N/A)
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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.