§ 9-735
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§9–735.
(a)This section applies only to a prisoner who is a covered employee under § 9-221 of this title.
(b)A prisoner who is permanently partially disabled or temporarily totally disabled shall file a claim with the Commission in accordance with this subtitle.
(1)After a prisoner has filed a claim, the Commission shall decide any issue of coverage or compensability.
(2)Until the prisoner is discharged by pardon, parole, or expiration of sentence, the Commission may not:
(i)hold a hearing on or determine a permanent partial disability or permanent total disability of the prisoner; or
(ii)make an award to the prisoner.
(1)When the prisoner is discharged from a correctional institution, the institution promptly shall notify the Commission of the discharge.
(2)Promptly after receiving notice under paragraph
(1)of this subsection, the Commission shall schedule a hearing to determine the extent of any permanent partial or permanent total disability of the prisoner as of the date of discharge.