Maryland SB330 prohibits the destruction or expungement of police misconduct investigation records unless certain conditions are met.

Maryland SB330 mandates that investigation records related to police misconduct cannot be destroyed or expunged, except under specific circumstances. These records must be preserved unless an administrative charging committee decides not to charge the officer or a trial board finds the complaint unfounded or exonerated. The bill defines terms such as "exonerated," "not administratively charged," and "unfounded." The law takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Maryland SB330 prohibits the destruction or expungement of police misconduct investigation records unless certain conditions are met.

Maryland SB330 mandates that investigation records related to police misconduct cannot be destroyed or expunged, except under specific circumstances. These records must be preserved unless an administrative charging committee decides not to charge the officer or a trial board finds the complaint unfounded or exonerated. The bill defines terms such as "exonerated," "not administratively charged," and "unfounded." The law takes effect on October 1, 2026.