§ 3-106. Trial board
West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic SafetyEffective: July 1, 2022
Effective: July 1, 2022
MD Code, Public Safety, § 3-106
§ 3-106. Trial board
(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each law enforcement agency shall establish a trial board process in accordance with this section to adjudicate all matters for which a police officer is subject to discipline.
(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a trial board shall be composed of:
(c) The actively serving or retired administrative law judge or the retired judge of the District Court or a circuit court shall:
(d) Before serving as a member of a trial board, an individual shall receive training on matters relating to police procedures from the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.
(e) Proceedings of a trial board shall be open to the public, except to protect:
(f) A trial board may administer oaths and issue subpoenas as necessary to complete its work.
(g) A complainant has the right to be notified of a trial board hearing and, except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, the right to attend a trial board hearing.
(h) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a law enforcement agency has the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence in any proceeding under this subtitle.
(j) Within 45 days after the final hearing by a trial board, the trial board shall issue a written decision reflecting the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of a majority of the trial board.
(k)(1) Within 30 days after the date of issuance of a decision of a trial board, the decision may be appealed by the police officer:
Credits
Added by Acts 2021, c. 59, § 3, eff. July 1, 2022. Amended by Acts 2022, c. 141, § 2, eff. July 1, 2022.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 3-106, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 3-106
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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