Sec. 12.15.01.09. Reporting

A. Each criminal justice agency or CHRI repository shall report CHRI to the Central Repository in accordance with Criminal Procedure Article, §10-215, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the following:

(1) Information concerning an arrest or the issuance of an arrest warrant shall be reported within 72 hours after the arrest is made or the warrant is issued; and

(2) Information concerning another reportable event not included under §A(1) of this regulation shall be reported within 60 days after the date of the reportable event.

B. A criminal justice agency shall report CHRI to the Central Repository in a manner that ensures the CHRI:

(1) Accurately identifies the offender through fingerprint comparison or other compelling information;

(2) Accurately tracks the individual through the criminal justice system;

(3) Conforms to federal and State laws and regulations; and

(4) Complies with Central Repository procedures for collection, reporting, maintenance, and dissemination of CHRI.

C. The Secretary, or a designee, shall specify the content, format, and media for CHRI reported to the Central Repository.