Inspector General
Maryland Attorney General Independent Investigations Division
AG IID
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Summary
Established by 2021 legislation (State Gov. §6-602), the AG's Independent Investigations Division is the mandatory primary investigative unit for all police-involved deaths and potentially fatal injuries in Maryland. The Division operates independently of the law enforcement agency under review and holds the full powers of a State's Attorney, including grand jury access in any county. The Attorney General has exclusive prosecution authority for offenses arising from these investigations. Annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly are required. Staffing may include detailed State Police officers and civilian personnel.
Independence Scorecard
42/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Independent Investigations Division Act
- Citation
- Md. Code, State Government §§ 6-601 through 6-604
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All police-involved incidents resulting in death or potentially fatal injury statewide