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Sec. 14-187. Same; Assistance to victim

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 14-187 (2026)

Sec. 14-187. Same; Assistance to victimCopy Citation

(a)
In any case in which a person uses the personal identifying information of another person to commit a crime and is charged with that crime, the records of the Police Department shall reflect that the person whose identity was falsely used in connection with the commission of the crime did not commit the crime and such information shall be submitted to the court in which the crime is prosecuted.
(b)
In any case in which a person uses the personal identifying information of another person to commit a crime the Police Department shall treat the person whose identity was falsely used as a victim and a person in interest and shall provide copies of public records relating to the investigation to the victim without charge. To the extent possible, each County agency shall assist the person to correct mistaken or incorrect personal identifying information the agency receives, retains, or transmits.