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Section 5-312 - Referral of Suspected Criminal Conduct

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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.