Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Maryland Whistleblower Law in the Executive Branch of State Government
Section 5-312 - Referral of Suspected Criminal Conduct

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.

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