§ 5-312
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§5–312.
If, during an investigation under § 5-309(c) of this subtitle, the Secretary or Governor's designee finds that reasonable grounds exist to believe that a crime has been committed, the Secretary or Governor's designee shall:
(1)promptly refer the matter to an appropriate prosecutor;
(2)make all pertinent evidence available to the prosecutor; and
(3)send to the individual believed to have committed the crime a notice that:
(i)contains a statement of the allegation;
(ii)notifies the individual that the matter has been referred to a prosecutor;
(iii)advises the individual of the individual's right to obtain counsel; and
(iv)advises the individual of the individual's right to refuse to respond to the allegation if a response might be incriminating.