Civilian Review
Carroll County Police Accountability Board
Carroll County PAB
48/100
Summary
Carroll County established its PAB via Resolution 1143-2022 in May 2022, with initial appointments of 5 members in September 2022. Term length is 2 years (with a max of 4 years total service), shorter than the state default and shorter than any other reviewed MD county. The bylaws allow up to 2 retired LEOs (HB 670 prohibits active LEOs but permits retired). Carroll has no county police department; the Sheriff's Office is the primary LE agency and has actively responded to PAB reports.
Independence Scorecard
48/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 2 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Case-by-case |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Md. Code, Pub. Safety §§ 3-101 to 3-114 (HB 670, 2021); Carroll County Resolution 1143-2022 (adopted May 5, 2022)
- Citation
- Md. Pub. Safety § 3-102; Carroll County Res. 1143-2022
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Carroll County Sheriff's Office (primary county LE agency) and municipal police agencies