Online Ethics Complaint Form

Anyone may file a complaint with the Ethics Board if they suspect a violation of the Ethics Law. Your identity will be kept confidential.

To file an Online Complaint Form, press "File Online" below.

You can also download the Ethics Complaint Form as a Word Document or as a PDF here and submit it to the Ethics Board by email to ethics@baltimorecity.gov or by mail to:

Baltimore City Board of Ethics

100 N. Holliday St., Suite 635

Baltimore, MD 21202

If you have any questions about making a complaint or about the Ethics Law generally, please contact Ethics Board staff.

Please read below and then click "Continue"
The Baltimore City Board of Ethics is an independent body that oversees and enforces the Public Ethics Law, contained in Article 8 of the City Code. The Ethics Law applies to all Baltimore City officials, employees, and lobbyists. It ensures that City officials and employees serve the public with fairness and impartiality by prohibiting them from using their official duties for private gain. It also requires City officials and many other City employees to publicly disclose their private financial interests and other kinds of interests, and it requires lobbyists to register and disclose information about their activities.

You may file a complaint with the Ethics Board if you suspect a violation of the Ethics Law. Although you must sign your complaint, your identity and contact information will be kept confidential. After receiving a complaint, Ethics Board staff may contact you for additional information. Staff will undertake a preliminary inquiry and will inform you of the outcome at the conclusion of the process.

Section I - Complainant Information

*Your name and contact information will remain confidential. Please fill in at least one of the contact fields below so Ethics Board staff can contact you for further information, if necessary, and to update you on the outcome of the case.
Name:

First NameLast Name
Street Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address:
example@example.com

Section III - Witness Information
Please give us contact information for your witnesses.
Are there other individuals who witnessed or know about the potential violation you are reporting?
Please provide details below:
Name:

First NameLast Name
Street Address (if known):

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number (if known):
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address (If known):
example@example.com
Below, please explain how this person witnessed or knows about the potential violation you are reporting:
Is there an additional person who witnessed or knows about the potential violation you are reporting?
Please provide details below:
Additional Witness Information

Please provide all available information about the person you believe witnessed or knows about the potential violation you are reporting.
Name:

First NameLast Name
Street Address (if known):

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number (if known):
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address (If known):
example@example.com
Below, please explain how this person witnessed or knows about the potential violation you are reporting:
Is there an additional person who witnessed or knows about the potential violation you are reporting?
Please provide details below:
Additional Witness Information

Please provide all available information about the person you believe witnessed or knows about the potential violation you are reporting.
Name:

First NameLast Name
Street Address (if known):

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number (if known):
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address (If known):
example@example.com
Below, please explain how this person witnessed or knows about the potential violation you are reporting:

Section IV - Verification
I SOLEMNLY AFFIRM UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE CONTENTS OF THIS COMPLAINT FORM AND OF ANY ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION ARE TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, AND BELIEF.
Date

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I hereby acknowledge that my signature in the box below, in Section V of the Online Ethics Complaint Form, shall serve as an electronic signature.
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Section I - Complainant Information

Section II - Case Information

Additional person or entity involved in violation

Additional person or entity involved in violation

Section III - Witness Information

Additional Witness Information

Additional Witness Information

Section IV - Verification