Maryland § 5-312

§ 5-312.

    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.