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§ 20-1044. Investigations, examinations, and hearings; conciliation or settlement agreements; i...

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2023

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Government (Refs & Annos)
Title 20. Human Relations (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 10. Enforcement (Refs & Annos)
Part III. Enforcement by the Attorney General (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2023
MD Code, State Government, § 20-1044
§ 20-1044. Investigations, examinations, and hearings; conciliation or settlement agreements; intervention
Currentness
Preliminary investigations
(a) Before initiating a civil action, the Office of the Attorney General shall conduct a preliminary investigation to determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that any person committed a civil rights violation.
Powers to gather evidence
(b) During any examination, investigation, or hearing, the Office of the Attorney General may:
(1) subpoena witnesses;
(2) administer oaths;
(3) examine individuals under oath; and
(4) compel production of records, books, papers, contracts, and other documents.
Admissibility in criminal proceedings
(c) Unless obtained by a method independent of a subpoena, information obtained under a subpoena described under this section is not admissible in a later criminal proceeding against the person who provides the evidence.
Conduct that forms that basis for a complaint covered by a conciliation or settlement agreement
(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Attorney General may commence a civil action under this part.
(2) If the Attorney General obtains a conciliation or settlement agreement under this part, no action may be filed under this part with respect to the alleged conduct that forms the basis for the complaint covered by the agreement except for the purpose of enforcing the terms of the agreement.
Intervention
(e) The Attorney General may intervene in a civil action concerning an alleged civil rights violation, if:
(1) the Attorney General certifies that the case is of general importance; and
(2) timely application is made.

Credits

Added by Acts 2023, c. 629, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.
MD Code, State Government, § 20-1044, MD STATE GOVT § 20-1044
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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