Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 5-312
This is the official text of Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 5-312, part of Maryland’s Code, State Personnel and Pensions — governs state employees and public pensions.
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§5–312.
Official statutory text
If, during an investigation under § 5-309(c) of this subtitle, the Secretary or Governor's designee finds that reasonable grounds exist to believe that a crime has been committed, the Secretary or Governor's designee shall:
(1) promptly refer the matter to an appropriate prosecutor;
(2) make all pertinent evidence available to the prosecutor; and
(3) send to the individual believed to have committed the crime a notice that:
(i) contains a statement of the allegation;
(ii) notifies the individual that the matter has been referred to a prosecutor;
(iii) advises the individual of the individual's right to obtain counsel; and
(iv) advises the individual of the individual's right to refuse to respond to the allegation if a response might be incriminating.
(1) promptly refer the matter to an appropriate prosecutor;
(2) make all pertinent evidence available to the prosecutor; and
(3) send to the individual believed to have committed the crime a notice that:
(i) contains a statement of the allegation;
(ii) notifies the individual that the matter has been referred to a prosecutor;
(iii) advises the individual of the individual's right to obtain counsel; and
(iv) advises the individual of the individual's right to refuse to respond to the allegation if a response might be incriminating.
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