Section 11-1111 – Disputes
Any dispute concerning the application or interpretation of this subtitle shall be resolved by the Assistant Sheriff.
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 11-1008 – Hearing
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and § 11–1012 of this subtitle, if the investigation or interrogation of a correctional officer results in a recommendation of demotion, dismissal, transfer, loss of pay, reassignment, or similar action that is considered punitive, the correctional officer is entitled to a hearing on the issues by […]
Section 11-1009 – Decision, Order or Action
(a) (1) A decision, order, or action taken as a result of a hearing under § 11–1008 of this subtitle shall be in writing and accompanied by findings of fact. (2) The findings of fact shall consist of a concise statement on each issue in the case. (3) A finding of not guilty terminates the action. (4) If the hearing […]
Section 11-1010 – Appeal
(a) An appeal from a decision made under § 11–1009 of this subtitle shall be taken to the circuit court for the county in accordance with Maryland Rule 7–202. (b) A party aggrieved by a decision of a court under this subtitle may appeal to the Court of Special Appeals.
Section 11-1011 – Expungement
On written request, a correctional officer may have expunged from any file the record of a formal complaint made against the correctional officer if: (1) (i) the internal investigation unit that investigated the complaint: 1. exonerated the correctional officer of all charges in the complaint; or 2. determined that the charges were unsustained or unfounded; or (ii) a hearing board […]
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.