§ 2869. Prosecution
§ 2869. Prosecution After making such investigation, if the Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal is of the opinion that there is probable cause to believe a person guilty of the crime of arson, or of an attempt to commit the crime of arson, or of a conspiracy to defraud, or any criminal conduct in […]
§ 2861. Generally
§ 2861. Generally When it may seem to be for the public good, the Fire Marshal shall personally visit and investigate any fire in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and shall be repaid for any related expenses out of the funds appropriated to the Division of Fire Safety. (Amended 2021, No. 20, § […]
§ 2862. Assistance of State’s Attorney in investigation
§ 2862. Assistance of State’s Attorney in investigation Upon request of the Fire Marshal or the Deputy Fire Marshal, a State’s Attorney shall assist such officers in an investigation of a fire that in their opinion is of suspicious origin.
§ 2863. Entry on premises
§ 2863. Entry on premises The Fire Marshal and his or her assistants, upon complaint duly made, shall have authority to enter, at all reasonable hours, into and upon all buildings and premises within their jurisdiction for the purposes of examination in the performance of their duties.
§ 2864. Attendance of witnesses; production of documents
§ 2864. Attendance of witnesses; production of documents The Fire Marshal and the Deputy Fire Marshal, or either of them, may summon and compel the attendance of witnesses to testify relative to any matter that is subject to an inquiry or investigation pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and may require the production of […]
§ 2865. Privacy of hearings
§ 2865. Privacy of hearings All investigations held by or under the direction of the Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal may, in his or her discretion, be private. Persons other than those required to be present by the provisions of this chapter may be excluded from the place where such investigation is held. Witnesses […]
§ 2866. Testimony under oath
§ 2866. Testimony under oath When in his or her opinion further investigation is necessary, the Fire Marshal shall take or cause to be taken the testimony under oath of all persons supposed to have knowledge of any facts or to have means of knowledge relating to any fire or matter regarding which an examination […]
§ 2867. Administration of oaths; perjury
§ 2867. Administration of oaths; perjury The Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal may each administer oaths and affirmations to any person appearing as a witness before them. A person who falsely swears in any matter or proceeding shall be deemed guilty of perjury and shall be punished accordingly.
§ 2868. Contempt
§ 2868. Contempt A witness may be punished as for contempt of court who: (1) refuses to obey a summons of the Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal; or (2) refuses to be sworn or to testify; or (3) disobeys a lawful order of the Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal in relation to an […]
§ 2831. Investigations
§ 2831. Investigations (a) The Fire Marshal and the Fire Marshal’s assistants are authorized to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of every fire within the State that causes injury to any person or that causes damage or loss of property in excess of $200.00. The Fire Marshal and the Fire Marshal’s assistants shall make […]