Maryland § 4-311
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-311, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-311.
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a custodian shall deny inspection of a personnel record of an individual, including an application, a performance rating, or scholastic achievement information.
(b) A custodian shall allow inspection by:
(1) the person in interest;
(2) an elected or appointed official who supervises the work of the individual; or
(3) an employee organization described in Title 6 of the Education Article of the portion of the personnel record that contains the individual’s:
(i) home address;
(ii) home telephone number; and
(iii) personal cell phone number.
(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the following records are not personnel records for the purposes of this section:
(i) a record relating to an administrative or criminal investigation of misconduct by a police officer, including an internal affairs investigatory record;
(ii) a hearing record;
(iii) a record of positive community feedback that was not solicited by the police officer who is the subject of the feedback; and
(iv) records relating to a disciplinary decision.
(2) A record of a technical infraction is a personnel record for the purposes of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-311
What does Maryland Code § 4-311 cover?
Section 4-311 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 4-311?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 4-311" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maryland official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maryland attorney.
How does Maryland § 4-311 apply to my situation?
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