Maryland State Personnel and Pensions Section 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.