Maryland Code, PUBLIC SAFETY 3-103
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, PUBLIC SAFETY 3-103
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(a) An individual may file a complaint of police misconduct with the law enforcement agency that employs the police officer who is the subject of the complaint.
(b) (1) A complaint of police misconduct filed with a law enforcement agency shall include:
(i) the name of the police officer accused of misconduct;
(ii) a description of the facts on which the complaint is based; and
(iii) contact information of the complainant or a person filing on behalf of the complainant for investigative follow-up.
(2) A complaint need not be notarized.