Terms Used In Maryland Code, STATE PERSONNEL AND PENSIONS 5-312

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
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.