(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) In Harford County, “agency” means the Office of the Sheriff of Harford County. (c) (1) “Correctional officer” has the meaning stated in § 8–201 of this article. (2) “Correctional officer” does not include an officer who is in probationary status on initial entry into the correctional agency except […]
This subtitle applies only in Allegany County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Garrett County, Harford County, and St. Mary’s County.
(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 managing official to regulate the competent and efficient operation and management of a county correctional […]
(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) A managing official: […]
(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 sworn law enforcement or correctional official or an […]
(a) A correctional officer who is denied a right granted by this subtitle may apply to the circuit court of the county where the correctional officer is regularly employed for an order that directs the internal investigation unit to show cause why the right should not be granted. (b) The correctional officer may apply for the show […]
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an internal investigation unit may not bring administrative charges against a correctional officer unless the unit files the charges within 1 year after the act that gives rise to the charges comes to the attention of the managing official. (b) The 1–year limitation of subsection (a) of this section […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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.
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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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.
