Section 11-1001 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-1001. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Correctional officer.- "Correctional officer" has the meaning stated in § 8-201 of this article. 

(c)  Hearing.-  

(1) "Hearing" means a proceeding during an investigation conducted by a hearing board to take testimony or receive other evidence. 

(2) "Hearing" does not include an interrogation at which no testimony is taken under oath. 

(d)  Hearing board.- "Hearing board" means a board that is authorized by the managing official to hold a hearing on a complaint against a correctional officer. 

(e)  Internal investigation unit.- "Internal investigation unit" means the internal investigation unit of a correctional facility charged with the investigation of complaints within a correctional facility. 
 

[2008, ch. 689.]