Section 12-313 – Restrictions on Representation
The Attorney General may not represent or appoint or provide counsel to represent a State officer or State employee: (1) in any investigation of the officer or employee by a criminal law enforcement agency; or (2) in any criminal action against the officer or employee in a court of the State or the United States.
Section 12-314 – Reimbursement Authorized
Subject to the limitations in this Part III of this subtitle, the Board of Public Works may approve reimbursement of a State officer or State employee or otherwise pay for reasonable counsel fees that the officer or employee incurred: (1) in connection with a criminal investigation into conduct as an officer or employee if the investigation […]
Section 12-315 – Limitations
(a) The Board of Public Works may not provide reimbursement or payment under this Part III of this subtitle unless: (1) the State officer or State employee submits to the Board a written application for reimbursement; and (2) the Attorney General certifies that: (i) the applicant retained counsel; (ii) the applicant gave the Attorney General written notice promptly after counsel […]
Section 12-316 – General Powers
As a condition to providing reimbursement under this Part III of this subtitle, the Board of Public Works or the Attorney General may require an applicant: (1) to answer questions under oath; and (2) to provide any information on the matter that was under criminal investigation or the subject of criminal charges.
Section 12-318 – Subrogation
If the officer or employee is awarded money in an action for false arrest, malicious prosecution, or other cause that arises from the investigation or charges, the State is subrogated to the extent of any reimbursement under this Part III of this subtitle.