Civilian Review
Talbot County Police Accountability Board
Talbot County PAB
53/100
Summary
Talbot County's 7-member PAB (Eastern Shore) publishes annual reports and maintains meeting minutes dating to 2023. The board explicitly has jurisdiction only over events on or after July 1, 2022. Annual reports for 2024 and 2025 are available. Talbot has no county police department; the Sheriff's Office is the primary LE agency.
Independence Scorecard
53/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 3 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); Talbot County Resolution (2022)
- Citation
- Md. Pub. Safety § 3-102; Talbot County (2022)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Talbot County Sheriff's Office (primary county LE agency) and municipal police agencies