Terms Used In Maryland Code, CORRECTIONAL SERVICES 11-1109

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
On written request to the Sheriff, a correctional officer may have expunged from any file the record of a formal complaint made against the correctional officer if:

(1) the investigation or hearing resulted in a finding of nonsustained or unfounded; or

(2) the correctional officer was exonerated and at least 3 years have passed since the final disposition by the Sheriff’s Office or hearing board.