Sec. 12.15.01.04. Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository (Central Repository)

A. The Central Repository shall perform functions and other tasks delegated by the Secretary to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and security of CHRI in Maryland.

B. Central Repository Authority.

(1) With the approval of the Secretary, or a designee, the Central Repository has the authority to enter into an agreement:

(a) With an agency that by law or regulatory process has the authority to access or contribute to CHRI; and

(b) That complies with Criminal Procedure Article, §10-217, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) With the approval of the Secretary, or a designee, the Central Repository has the authority to:

(a) To perform audits of a criminal or noncriminal justice agency with respect to CHRI to ensure the completeness and accuracy of information reported, maintained, or disseminated;

(b) Inspect and evaluate procedures and facilities relating to the privacy and security of CHRI in an agency bound by these regulations, and to enforce sanctions agreed upon with the Central Repository;

(c) Deny a criminal or noncriminal justice agency access to CHRI unless access is in accordance with an approved agreement; and

(d) Refuse acceptance of CHRI from a criminal justice agency unless the information is submitted in accordance with an approved agreement.