Police Brutality Attorneys in Maryland
Police brutality attorneys represent people who were harmed by law enforcement officers who used more force than the situation required — including beatings, chokeholds, shootings, Taser deployments, K-9 attacks, and dangerous restraint techniques that cut off a person's ability to breathe. If you were seriously injured or a loved one was killed by an officer who went too far, these attorneys can investigate what happened, identify who is responsible, and fight to get you the justice and compensation you deserve.
State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits
For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-304
Notice of claim required within 180 days for local government tort claims. State claims require notice within 1 year under State Gov't § 12-106.
Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 — Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety §§ 3-501 et seq.
The Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 expanded civil liability for law enforcement misconduct and limited certain officer protections under state law, creating accountability mechanisms beyond the federal § 1983 framework.