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 […]

Section 11-1106 – Limitations Period for Administrative Charges

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Sheriff’s Office may not bring administrative charges against a correctional officer unless the Sheriff’s Office files the charges within 1 year after the act that gives rise to the charges comes to the attention of the appropriate Sheriff’s Office official.     (b)    The 1–year limitation of subsection (a) of […]

Section 11-1107 – Hearing

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, 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 hearing board before the Sheriff […]

Section 11-1108 – Decision, Order or Action

    (a)    (1)    A decision, an order, or an action taken as a result of a hearing under § 11–1107 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 […]

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.