§ 3–101
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 3-101 (2026)
Title 3. Law Enforcement
Subtitle 1. Police Accountability and Discipline
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(a)
In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Administratively charged” means that a police officer has been formally accused of misconduct in an administrative proceeding.
(c)
“Disciplinary matrix” means a written, consistent, progressive, and transparent tool or rubric that provides ranges of disciplinary actions for different types of misconduct.
(d)
“Exonerated” means that a police officer acted in accordance with the law and agency policy.
(e)
“Law enforcement agency” has the meaning stated in § 3–201 of this title.
(f)
“Not administratively charged” means that a determination has been made not to administratively charge a police officer in connection with alleged misconduct.
(g)
“Police misconduct” means a pattern, a practice, or conduct by a police officer or law enforcement agency that includes:
(1)
depriving persons of rights protected by the constitution or laws of the State or the United States;
(2)
a violation of a criminal statute; and
(3)
a violation of law enforcement agency standards and policies.
(h)
“Police officer” has the meaning stated in § 3–201 of this title.
(i)
“Serious physical injury” has the meaning stated in § 3–201 of the Criminal Law Article.
(j)
“Superior governmental authority” means the governing body that oversees a law enforcement agency.
(k)
“Unfounded” means that the allegations against a police officer are not supported by fact.