Sec. 2-208. Confidential information; exceptions
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 § 2-208 (2026)
Sec. 2-208. Confidential information; exceptionsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
During the investigation of any complaint alleging a violation of Subdivisions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of this Division, and until the matters reach the stage of public hearings, the activities of all members of the Office of Human Rights, including its Commission, in connection with the investigation shall be conducted without publicity.
(b)
The Agency and Commission shall hold confidential any information in relation to such a complaint, including the identity of the complainant and the respondent, except that:
(1)
Any information may be released at any time if the release has been agreed to in writing by both complainant and respondent;
(2)
The identity of the complainant shall be disclosed to the respondent upon request;
(3)
The Agency may cooperate with Federal and State agencies and shall make available to such agencies its files and investigative data, if the Agency is satisfied that the agencies will preserve the confidentiality of the data which is provided;
(4)
Any Commission or employee of the Agency, who violates the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and/or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months.
(c)
Conciliation agreements shall be released as set forth in Section 2-203(e) of this Division.