1. (1) promptly refer the matter to an appropriate prosecutor;
2. (2) make all pertinent evidence available to the prosecutor; and

3. (3) send to the individual believed to have committed the crime a notice that:

   1. (i) contains a statement of the allegation;
   2. (ii) notifies the individual that the matter has been referred to a prosecutor;
   3. (iii) advises the individual of the individual's right to obtain counsel; and
   4. (iv) advises the individual of the individual's right to refuse to respond to the allegation if a response might be incriminating.

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:

Added by Acts 1993, c. 10, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1993. Renumbered from State Personnel and Pensions § 3-309 and amended by Acts 1996, c. 347, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1996.

Formerly Art. 64A, § 12H.