- A. The Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission (MPTSC) in collaboration with community-based mediation resources shall establish and maintain a listing of qualified mediation providers located within the State.
- B. A law enforcement agency interested in establishing a mediation program shall contact MPTSC for referral to an appropriate mediation provider.
- C. Prior to establishing a mediation process, a law enforcement agency shall enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a local independent mediation provider approved by MPTSC.
- D. A local law enforcement agency shall establish guidelines for mediation consistent with this regulation and any policy guidelines provided by MPTSC.
- E. A law enforcement agency that enters into an MOU with a qualified mediation provider shall report the establishment of a program to MPTSC and forward a copy to ensure the program meets the requirements of the regulation.
Authority: Public Safety Article, §§3-207 and 3-208, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: March 20, 2023 (50:5 Md. R. 182)