Section 11-1109 – Expungement
On written request to the Sheriff, a correctional officer may have expunged from any file the record of a formal complaint made against the correctional officer if: (1) the investigation or hearing resulted in a finding of nonsustained or unfounded; or (2) the correctional officer was exonerated and at least 3 years have passed since the final […]
Section 11-1110 – Emergency Suspension
(a) (1) The Sheriff may impose emergency suspension with pay if it appears that the action is in the best interest of the public and the Sheriff’s Office. (2) If the correctional officer is suspended with pay, the Sheriff may reassign the correctional officer to restricted duties pending: (i) a determination by a court with respect to a criminal […]
Section 11-1111 – Disputes
Any dispute concerning the application or interpretation of this subtitle shall be resolved by the Assistant Sheriff.
Section 11-1012 – Summary Punishment
(a) This subtitle does not prohibit summary punishment by higher–ranking correctional officers as designated by the managing official. (b) (1) Summary punishment may be imposed for minor violations of correctional facility rules and regulations if: (i) the facts that constitute the minor violation are not in dispute; (ii) the correctional officer waives the hearing provided under this subtitle; and (iii) the […]
Section 11-1013 – Emergency Suspension
(a) This subtitle does not prohibit emergency suspension by higher–ranking correctional officers as designated by the managing official. (b) (1) The managing official may impose emergency suspension with pay if it appears that the action is in the best interest of the inmates, public, and the correctional facility. (2) If the correctional officer is suspended with pay, the managing […]
Section 11-1014 – Violations
(a) A person may not knowingly make a false statement, report, or complaint during an investigation or proceeding conducted under this subtitle. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Section 11-1102 – Applicability of Subtitle
This subtitle applies only in Calvert County and Charles County.
Section 11-1103 – Conflict of Provisions; Authority to Regulate
(a) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this subtitle supersede any inconsistent provisions of any other State or local law that conflicts with this subtitle to the extent of the conflict. (b) This subtitle does not limit the authority of the Sheriff to regulate the competent and efficient operation and management of the Sheriff’s Office by […]
Section 11-1104 – Correctional Officer’s Rights
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a correctional officer has the same rights to engage in political activity as a State employee. (2) The right of a correctional officer to engage in political activity does not apply when the correctional officer is on duty or acting in an official capacity. (b) The Sheriff’s Office: […]
Section 11-1105 – Investigation or Interrogation
(a) The investigation or interrogation by an internal investigation unit of a correctional officer for a reason that may lead to disciplinary action, demotion, or dismissal shall be conducted in accordance with this section. (b) For purposes of this section, the investigating officer or interrogating officer shall be a member of the Sheriff’s Office. (c) (1) A complaint against […]