Civilian Review

Baltimore County Police Accountability Board

Baltimore County PAB

53/100

Summary

Baltimore County began the PAB establishment process in spring 2022; members were confirmed by the County Council on October 13, 2022. The 9-member board (7 council district + 2 at-large) is established under HB 670 and receives complaints against county law enforcement personnel. Annual reports have been published for 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 53/100 (moderate)
53/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term length3 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerNo
Compel testimonyNo
Records accessCase-by-case
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Md. Code, Pub. Safety §§ 3-101 to 3-114 (HB 670, 2021); Baltimore County local ordinance (2022)
Citation
Md. Pub. Safety § 3-102; Baltimore County Code (2022)
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Baltimore County Police Department and other law enforcement agencies in Baltimore County (sheriff covered by state statute § 3-201)