Civilian Review
Washington County Police Accountability Board
Washington County PAB
53/100
Summary
Washington County established its PAB via Ordinance ORD-2022-10 in June 2022. The 7-member board meets regularly with agendas and minutes dating to 2022. The principal LE agencies are the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Hagerstown Police Department.
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); Washington County Ordinance ORD-2022-10 (June 2022)
- Citation
- Md. Pub. Safety § 3-102; Washington County ORD-2022-10
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Washington County Sheriff's Office and Hagerstown Police Department