Public Safety - Police Accountability - Time Limit for Filing Administrative Charges

This bill establishes a 1-year-and-1-day deadline for law enforcement agencies to complete misconduct reviews and file administrative charges after becoming aware of an incident. Agencies must file charges within this timeframe for most cases, but if misconduct relates to a criminal investigation, the deadline begins only after criminal proceedings conclude (e.g., after a prosecutor declines charges or a case ends). The law applies to all police misconduct cases requiring administrative review under Maryland law. It aims to streamline accountability processes by setting clear, time-bound requirements for agencies.