Maryland

§1–101. (a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commissioner of Co…

§1–102. (a) The State, a unit of local government, a county sheriff, or an agency, officer, employee…

§1–201. A requirement in this article that a document be verified means that the document shall be v…

§2–101. There is a Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services established as a principal …

§2–102. (a) (1) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Secretary …

§2–103. (a) The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Department and shall establish gui…

§2–104. The Secretary shall have a seal.

§2–105. (a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint two Deputy Secretaries. (…

§2–106. (a) In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary may employ a staff attached to the of…

§2–107. The Secretary may designate employees of the Department to serve a criminal summons, warrant…

§2–108. (a) The appointment or removal of personnel by a unit or appointing officer in the Departmen…

§2–109. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Reserve compon…

§2–110. The Secretary is responsible for the budget of the office of the Secretary and for the budge…

§2–111. (a) The Secretary is responsible for planning activities of the Department. (b) The Secretar…

§2–112. (a) The Secretary may authorize an evaluation or study of the operation and effectiveness of…

§2–113. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary, or the Deputy Secre…

§2–113.1. (a) The Secretary may subpoena, administer an oath to, and examine under oath any person i…

§2–114. (a) To increase efficiency and economy, the Secretary may transfer, assign, or reassign any …

§2–115. In addition to any advisory boards established by law, the Secretary, with the approval of t…

§2–116. (a) This section does not apply to a unit in the Department to the extent that the unit is a…

§2–117. With the approval of the Secretary, the care, control, or supervision of an individual in a …

§2–118. (a) This section applies to incarcerated individuals in a State correctional facility. (b) (…

§2–201. The following units are in the Department: (1) the Division of Correction; (2) the Division …

§2–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Correctional …

§2–402. This subtitle shall be liberally construed in order to effect its purpose to provide mutual …

§2–403. (a) A correctional unit may enter into or renew a mutual aid agreement with any other correc…

§2–404. At the request of the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services, the Secretary of…

§2–405. For the purpose of a workers’ compensation law or benefit or other law or benefit that would…

§2–406. Necessary expenditures for the purposes of this subtitle shall be made out of any State or l…

§2–501. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Baltimore City…

§2–601. The Department shall: (1) provide each individual who is released from a correctional facili…

§2–701. (a) The Department shall assist incarcerated individuals in accessing federal Pell Grants fo…

§2–702. (a) This section applies only with respect to postsecondary education programs in a correcti…

§3–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commissioner” means …

§3–201. There is a Division of Correction in the Department.

§3–202. (a) With approval of the Governor and the advice and consent of the Senate, the Secretary sh…

§3–203. (a) Subject to the authority vested in the Secretary by law, the Commissioner is in charge o…

§3–205. (a) The Commissioner may adopt regulations for the operation and maintenance of the units in…

§3–206. (a) On or before July 30 of each year, the Commissioner shall submit to the Secretary an acc…

§3–207. (a) On or before October 31 of each year, the Commissioner shall submit an annual report to …

§3–207.1. (a) On or before October 31, 2017, and on or before October 31 in every odd–numbered year …

§3–208. (a) The Commissioner shall appoint a Deputy Commissioner. (b) The Deputy Commissioner is in …

§3–209. (a) Subject to the policies established by the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner is gene…

§3–210. (a) The Commissioner shall appoint a warden or administrator for each correctional facility …

§3–211. (a) Subject to policies established by the Commissioner, each warden or administrator is in …

§3–212. (a) On or before September 30 of each year, each warden shall submit to the Commissioner a r…

§3–213. (a) The Commissioner may appoint one or more assistant wardens for a correctional facility. …

§3–214. (a) (1) The warden of a correctional facility or designee of the warden may issue a retake w…

§3–215. (a) In accordance with the State budget, the Division may appoint officers and other employe…

§3–216. (a) The Commissioner shall designate correctional officers employed in each correctional fac…

§3–217. (a) (1) The Governor may require the Commissioner to execute a surety bond in an amount that…

§3–218. (a) An officer or other employee of the Division may not: (1) accept a reward or gift, or a …

§3–219. (a) The Division may acquire property by contract, purchase, or other means as required for …

§3–220. (a) The Division controls the financial affairs of each unit in the Division. (b) A bill or …

§3–221. (a) The Division may apply for and receive funds or property in the form of a grant or loan …

§3–222. The expenses relating to guarding, lodging, feeding, clothing, and caring for an incarcerate…

§3–301. (a) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Commissioner shall operate a comprehensiv…

§3–302. The Commissioner has the same powers and duties relating to a prerelease unit for women as t…

§3–303. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Evidence–based…

§3–304. (a) By contract or purchase of service agreement, the Division may arrange for a person or g…

§3–305. (a) Subject to regulations adopted by the Commissioner, the Commissioner may delegate to the…

§3–401. In this subtitle, “program” means a home detention program established under this subtitle.

§3–402. With the Secretary’s approval, the Commissioner may establish a home detention program under…

§3–403. An incarcerated individual in the program shall be supervised by means of: (1) electronic de…

§3–404. An incarcerated individual is not eligible for the program if the incarcerated individual: (…

§3–405. An incarcerated individual may be placed in the program if: (1) the incarcerated individual …

§3–406. While in the program, an incarcerated individual must remain in the incarcerated individual’…

§3–407. (a) An incarcerated individual in the program is responsible for all of the incarcerated ind…

§3–408. (a) To satisfy court ordered restitution that an incarcerated individual in the program owes…

§3–409. (a) (1) An incarcerated individual who willfully violates the conditions of the incarcerated…

§3–410. An incarcerated individual in the program is not an agent or employee of the Division.

§3–411. An incarcerated individual’s participation in the program does not affect the incarcerated i…

§3–412. (a) The Commissioner shall employ correctional employees to monitor and provide security for…

§3–413. The Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee may remove an incarcerated individual from t…

§3–414. (a) With the Secretary’s approval, the Commissioner shall adopt regulations to implement the…

§3–415. (a) The Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee may apply to a judge of the District Cou…

§3–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Chief Executive O…

§3–502. The purpose of this subtitle is to establish a Maryland Correctional Enterprises organizatio…

§3–503. There is a Maryland Correctional Enterprises organization in the Division.

§3–504. The Division may exercise any authority necessary to perform properly any of its duties or f…

§3–505. The Secretary shall appoint a Chief Executive Officer with the approval of the Management Co…

§3–506. (a) (1) The Chief Executive Officer: (i) shall determine the personnel requirements of Maryl…

§3–507. (a) The Department shall include the budget for Maryland Correctional Enterprises in the Dep…

§3–508. (a) The Division shall: (1) formulate an accounting and record system that at all times indi…

§3–509. (a) Annually, the Division shall submit a complete financial and operational report of Maryl…

§3–511. (a) The Commissioner and the Chief Executive Officer may develop programs to provide service…

§3–512. (a) In accordance with subsection (b) of this section and after consulting with the Departme…

§3–513. (a) In accordance with subsection (b)(1) of this section, the Commissioner and Chief Executi…

§3–514. (a) The Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer shall establish the compensation rate for i…

§3–515. (a) A unit of State government shall purchase from Maryland Correctional Enterprises any goo…

§3–516. (a) Except as authorized under subsection (b) of this section, goods and services of Marylan…

§3–517. There is a Maryland Correctional Enterprises Management Council in the Division.

§3–518. (a) The Management Council consists of the following 15 members: (1) the Commissioner; (2) a…

§3–519. (a) The Management Council annually shall elect a Chairperson. (b) The manner of election sh…

§3–520. (a) The Management Council shall determine the times and places of its meetings. (b) Eight m…

§3–521. (a) (1) The Management Council shall: (i) advise Maryland Correctional Enterprises on its sp…

§3–522. On or before October 1 of each year, the Management Council shall submit to the Governor and…

§3–523. All State and local governmental units shall cooperate with the Management Council in the di…

§3–524. There is a Customer Council created to advise the Chief Executive Officer.

§3–525. The Customer Council shall consist of the following 11 members: (1) the Chief Executive Offi…

§3–526. The Chief Executive Officer shall serve as chairperson of the Customer Council.

§3–527. (a) The Customer Council shall meet quarterly. (b) A member of the Customer Council: (1) may…

§3–528. (a) The Customer Council shall: (1) review the products and services of Maryland Correctiona…

§3–601. (a) In this section, “risk and needs assessment” has the meaning stated in § 6–101 of this a…

§3–602. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the contents of a case record maintained …

§3–603. The managing official of a correctional facility shall present a copy of an incarcerated ind…

§3–604. (a) If an incarcerated individual is granted a rehearing or new trial by a court asserting j…

§3–605. If, in the trial of a criminal case, the fact that an individual was previously convicted of…

§3–606. On request, the Division shall provide a copy of a case record maintained under § 3-601 of t…

§3–607. (a) The Division shall provide a copy of a case record maintained under § 3–601 of this subt…

§3–608. (a) To increase efficiency in the treatment, management, and rehabilitation of incarcerated …

§3–609. (a) A correctional facility in the Division shall maintain a reserve financial account and a…

§3–611. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 677 OF 2021 // (a) The Commissioner s…

§3–701. In this subtitle, “term of confinement” means: (1) the length of the sentence, for a single …

§3–702. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, § 3–711 of this subtitle, and Title …

§3–703. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, an incarcerated individual who serves …

§3–704. (a) An incarcerated individual shall be allowed a deduction in advance from the incarcerated…

§3–705. (a) (1) In addition to any other deductions allowed under this subtitle, an incarcerated ind…

§3–706. (a) In addition to any other deductions allowed under this subtitle, as an incentive to redu…

§3–706.1. (a) In addition to any other deductions allowed under this subtitle, as an incentive to re…

§3–707. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in addition to any other ded…

§3–708. Except as provided in § 3–706.1 of this subtitle, and notwithstanding any other provision of…

§3–709. (a) If an incarcerated individual violates the applicable rules of discipline, the Division …

§3–710. If an incarcerated individual in the Patuxent Institution or a correctional facility in the …

§3–711. If an incarcerated individual is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for a crime committ…

§3–801. (a) The Division may establish a work–release program. (b) Under the work–release program, a…

§3–802. (a) The Commissioner may grant weekend leave to an incarcerated individual if: (1) the incar…

§3–803. (a) (1) The Division shall designate correctional facilities in the Division to house incarc…

§3–804. (a) An incarcerated individual who is employed in the community under a work–release plan sh…

§3–805. (a) An incarcerated individual who is employed in the community as a participant in the work…

§3–806. Sections 3–801 through 3–805 of this subtitle do not affect: (1) an incarcerated individual’…

§3–807. (a) The Division may establish an extended work–release program. (b) Under the extended work…

§3–808. (a) The Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, the Assistant Commissioner for Operations, or…

§3–809. (a) The Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, the Assistant Commissioner for Operations, or…

§3–810. (a) On the recommendation of treatment staff and with the approval of the managing official …

§3–811. (a) The Commissioner or Commissioner’s designee may grant family leave to allow an incarcera…

§4–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board of Review” mea…

§4–201. There is a Patuxent Institution in the Department.

§4–202. (a) The purpose of the Institution is to provide remediation programs and services to youthf…

§4–203. (a) The Director is the chief administrative officer of the Institution. (b) (1) The Secreta…

§4–204. (a) The Institution shall have the following staff: (1) two associate directors, one of whom…

§4–205. (a) There is a Board of Review for the Institution. (b) The Board of Review consists of the …

§4–206. (a) A member of the Board of Review, the Director, or an employee of the Institution may not…

§4–207. (a) There is a Citizens Advisory Board. (b) Based on recommendations of the Secretary, the G…

§4–208. (a) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this title. (b) Notwithstanding § 10–…

§4–209. (a) The Institution shall compile and maintain a complete record of each incarcerated indivi…

§4–210. (a) On the recommendation of a health care provider, the Director or Director’s designee may…

§4–211. The Director may determine whether, to what extent, and which incarcerated individuals of th…

§4–212. Subject to any approval required by law, the Director may apply for and receive from any uni…

§4–213. (a) An incarcerated individual confined at the Institution shall be released under mandatory…

§4–214. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Commission” me…

§4–301. (a) (1) The Director may request that the Commissioner refer an incarcerated individual to t…

§4–302. (a) (1) If the evaluation team determines under § 4–301(c) of this subtitle that an incarcer…

§4–303. (a) (1) Subject to § 4–305 of this subtitle, incarcerated individuals transferred to the Ins…

§4–304. Unless previously released on parole or mandatory supervision, an incarcerated individual co…

§4–305. (a) After transfer of an incarcerated individual to the Institution for treatment as an elig…

§4–306. (a) After transfer of an incarcerated individual to the Institution for treatment as an elig…

§4–307. If a court has ordered that an eligible person make restitution as part of a sentence or as …

§4–308. An incarcerated individual who is transferred to the Institution for evaluation or treatment…

§4–401. (a) In this section, “Youth Program” means the Patuxent Institution Youth Program. (b) There…

§5–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commissioner” means …

§5–102. (a) The creation of the Division is based on the findings and policies set forth in this sec…

§5–201. (a) There is a Division of Pretrial Detention and Services in the Department. (b) The Divisi…

§5–202. (a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a Commissioner of Pretria…

§5–203. (a) With the approval of the Secretary, the Commissioner shall appoint a Deputy Commissioner…

§5–301. (a) There is a Pretrial Release Services Program in the Division. (b) Subject to the authori…

§5–302. (a) (1) With the approval of the Secretary, the Commissioner shall appoint the Director and …

§5–401. (a) There is a Youth Detention Center in the Division. (b) The Youth Detention Center is a p…

§5–402. (a) With the approval of the Secretary, the Commissioner shall appoint a facility administra…

§5–403. (a) The Commissioner may appoint assistant facility administrators for the Youth Detention C…

§5–404. (a) The Division shall operate a centralized booking facility for Baltimore City. (b) The ce…

§5–405. (a) An incarcerated individual in the centralized booking facility who is sick, injured, or …

§5–406. (a) On the recommendation of a health care provider, the facility administrator of the Youth…

§6–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Absconding” m…

§6–102. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) an incarcerated individual retained in the custody of t…

§6–103. There is a Division of Parole and Probation in the Department.

§6–104. (a) Subject to the authority of the Secretary and in addition to any other duties establishe…

§6–105. (a) With the approval of the Governor and the advice and consent of the Senate, the Secretar…

§6–107. A sheriff or police officer authorized to serve criminal process or a parole and probation e…

§6–108. (a) With the Secretary’s approval, the Director may establish a home detention program under…

§6–109. (a) The Director may apply to a judge of the District Court or a circuit court for a search …

§6–110. Each duly qualified parole agent of the Division has visitorial powers over any correctional…

§6–111. If a court suspends the sentence of an individual convicted of a crime and orders the indivi…

§6–112. (a) (1) On request of a court, a parole and probation agent of the Division shall: (i) provi…

§6–113. The Division and the Division of Correction shall keep the report submitted under § 15–105 o…

§6–114. (a) The Division may establish a citizens’ support unit to be known as “GUIDE”, which stands…

§6–115. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Program fee” m…

§6–116. (a) There is a Drinking Driver Monitor Program Fund. (b) The Fund shall be used for all cost…

§6–117. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Abatement” mea…

§6–118. When considering disciplinary action related to the performance of a parole and probation em…

§6–119. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Evidence–based…

§6–120. The Department shall require all parole and probation agents and supervisors, Commission mem…

§6–121. (a) This section shall apply to all individuals under the supervision of the Division. (b) (…

§6–201. This subtitle may be cited as the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.

§6–202. Article I. Purpose. (a) The compacting states to this Interstate Compact recognize that: (1)…

§6–203. Article II. Definitions. (a) As used in this subtitle the following words have the meanings …

§6–204. Article III. The Compact Commission. (a) The compacting states hereby create the “Interstate…

§6–205. Article IV. The State Council. (a) Each member state shall create a State Council for Inters…

§6–206. Article V. Powers and Duties of the Interstate Commission. The Interstate Commission shall h…

§6–207. Article VI. Organization and Operation of the Interstate Commission. (a) The Interstate Comm…

§6–208. Article VII. Activities of the Interstate Commission. (a) The Interstate Commission shall me…

§6–209. Article VIII. Rulemaking Functions of the Interstate Commission. (a) The Interstate Commissi…

§6–210. Article IX. Oversight, Enforcement, and Dispute Resolution by the Interstate Commission. (a)…

§6–211. Article X. Finance. (a) The Interstate Commission shall pay or provide for the payment of th…

§6–212. Article XI. Compacting States, Effective Date and Amendment. (a) Any state is eligible to be…

§6–213. Article XII. Withdrawal, Default, Termination, and Judicial Enforcement. (a) (1) Once effect…

§6–214. Article XIII. Severability and Construction. (a) The provision of this Compact shall be seve…

§6–215. Article XIV. Binding Effect of Compact and Other Laws. (a) (1) Nothing in this subtitle prev…

§7–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” means th…

§7–102. This title does not apply to: (1) an incarcerated individual retained in the custody of Patu…

§7–103. (a) In this section, “offender” has the meaning stated in § 6–101 of this article. (b) The D…

§7–104. (a) The Department shall issue a certificate of rehabilitation to an individual who: (1) was…

§7–201. There is a Maryland Parole Commission in the Department.

§7–202. (a) (1) The Commission consists of ten members. (2) With the approval of the Governor and th…

§7–203. (a) Each commissioner is entitled to: (1) compensation in accordance with the State budget; …

§7–204. (a) (1) The Commission shall appoint the staff necessary to perform the duties of the Commis…

§7–205. (a) The Commission has the exclusive power to: (1) authorize the parole of an individual sen…

§7–206. The Commission shall: (1) evaluate information on the activities of parolees that the Divisi…

§7–207. (a) (1) Subject to the approval of the Secretary, the Commission shall adopt regulations gov…

§7–208. The Commission shall: (1) maintain a record of its actions; (2) make an annual report to the…

§7–301. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Commission shall request that the …

§7–301.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Administrati…

§7–302. The Commission or the Commission’s hearing examiners shall hear cases for parole release: (1…

§7–303. (a) Before any hearing on parole release, the Commission shall give the incarcerated individ…

§7–304. (a) A parole hearing shall be open to the public if: (1) (i) a victim, as defined in § 7–801…

§7–305. Each hearing examiner and commissioner determining whether an incarcerated individual is sui…

§7–306. (a) (1) The chairperson of the Commission shall assign hearing examiners, or commissioners a…

§7–307. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the chairperson of the Commiss…

§7–308. (a) A parole shall be evidenced by a written order. (b) Parole entitles the recipient: (1) t…

§7–309. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Chronicall…

§7–310. (a) This section applies only to an incarcerated individual who: (1) is at least 65 years ol…

§7–401. (a) If a parolee is alleged to have violated a condition of parole, one commissioner shall h…

§7–402. (a) (1) On recommendation of the Division of Parole and Probation or on the Commission’s own…

§7–403. (a) (1) If a parolee is convicted of a crime committed while on parole and is sentenced to a…

§7–501. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Division of Correction shall g…

§7–502. (a) An individual on mandatory supervision remains in legal custody until the expiration of …

§7–503. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Division of Correction shall issue …

§7–504. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Technical viol…

§7–505. (a) At least 60 days before the day that an incarcerated individual is scheduled to be relea…

§7–506. This subtitle does not prevent the delivery of an incarcerated individual to a State or fede…

§7–601. (a) On giving the notice required by the Maryland Constitution, the Governor may: (1) change…

§7–602. (a) Unless the order granting a pardon provides otherwise, the Governor is the sole judge of…

§7–603. Unless the Governor orders otherwise, if the Governor revokes a conditional pardon for a bre…

§7–701. (a) If the Commission grants parole to an individual whom a court has ordered to make restit…

§7–801. (a) (1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Victim” has t…

§7–802. (a) If an incarcerated individual is sentenced to the Division of Correction and, at the tim…

§7–803. (a) If a victim made a written request for notification under § 7–801(b)(1)(ii) of this subt…

§7–804. If an individual was convicted of a crime and the victim made a written request for notifica…

§7–805. (a) If the victim made a written request to the Department for notification and maintains a …

§8–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Approved standard…

§8–102. The General Assembly finds that there is a need to improve the method of establishing standa…

§8–103. (a) (1) With the advice of the Commission, the Secretary shall adopt regulations that establ…

§8–105. The standards adopted under § 8-103 of this subtitle shall be enforced as provided under §§ …

§8–106. There is a Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards in the Department.

§8–107. (a) The Commission consists of the following 12 members: (1) the Attorney General; (2) the S…

§8–108. The Commission shall elect annually a chairperson and vice chairperson from among its member…

§8–109. (a) A majority of the authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum. (b) The Commissio…

§8–110. (a) The Commission shall report annually to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the Sta…

§8–111. (a) (1) With the approval of the Secretary, the Commission shall appoint an Executive Direct…

§8–112. (a) (1) The Commission shall: (i) advise the Secretary regarding all minimum mandatory stand…

§8–113. (a) The Commission shall: (1) establish and implement a process to inspect State and local c…

§8–114. (a) (1) If the Commission determines that a correctional facility is in violation of the min…

§8–115. (a) If the Commission or an authorized inspector finds a condition in a correctional facilit…

§8–116. (a) (1) The Commission shall establish advisory boards to assist the Commission in carrying …

§8–117. The Commission may perform any acts necessary and appropriate to carry out the powers and du…

§8–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Approved correcti…

§8–202. The General Assembly finds that: (1) there is a need to improve the administration of the co…

§8–203. There is a Correctional Training Commission in the Department.

§8–204. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Capital region…

§8–205. (a) The Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services or the Secretary’s representati…

§8–206. (a) (1) With the approval of the Secretary, the Commission shall appoint an Executive Direct…

§8–207. (a) The Commission shall meet in the State at the times determined by: (1) a majority of the…

§8–208. (a) Subject to the authority of the Secretary, the Commission has the following powers and d…

§8–209. (a) An individual may not be given or accept a probationary or permanent appointment as a co…

§8–209.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Applicant” m…

§8–209.2. (a) The Commission may revoke the certification of a correctional officer or Department of…

§8–210. Except as expressly provided in this subtitle, this subtitle does not limit the powers, righ…

§8–211. (a) On or before January 1, 2026, the Commission shall adopt regulations for the training, i…

§8–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Agreement” means …

§8–402. The contracting states solemnly agree that:

§8–403. Article I The party states find that charges outstanding against a prisoner, detainers based…

§8–404. Article II (a) As used in this Agreement the following words have the meanings indicated. (b…

§8–405. Article III (a) Whenever a person has entered upon a term of imprisonment in a penal or corr…

§8–406. Article IV (a) The appropriate officer of the jurisdiction in which an untried indictment, i…

§8–407. Article V (a) In response to a request made under § 8-405 or § 8-406 of this subtitle (Artic…

§8–408. Article VI (a) In determining the duration and expiration dates of the time periods provided…

§8–409. Article VII Each state party to this Agreement shall designate an officer who, acting jointl…

§8–410. Article VIII This Agreement shall enter into full force and effect as to a party state when …

§8–411. Article IX This Agreement shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes. The…

§8–412. All courts, departments, agencies, officers, and employees of the State and its political su…

§8–413. If an individual legally detained and confined in a correctional institution in this State, …

§8–414. The managing official of a correctional institution in this State shall transfer an incarcer…

§8–415. The Attorney General is designated as the officer to carry out the provisions of § 8-409 of …

§8–416. As to any request by an individual confined in another party state for trial in this State, …

§8–417. An individual delivered to the custody of another party state under this subtitle shall be a…

§8–501. (a) Outstanding charges against an incarcerated individual and detainers based on untried in…

§8–502. (a) This section applies whenever the Division of Correction, the Patuxent Institution, or a…

§8–503. (a) On receipt of notice of an untried indictment, information, warrant, or complaint agains…

§8–601. The definition of “correctional facility” in § 1-101(d) of this article does not apply to th…

§8–602. The party states, desiring by common action to fully utilize and improve their institutional…

§8–603. (a) As used in this Compact, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following wo…

§8–604. (a) Each party state may make one or more contracts with any one or more of the other party …

§8–605. (a) Whenever the duly constituted authorities in a state party to this Compact, and which ha…

§8–606. (a) Any decision of the sending state in respect of any matter over which it retains jurisdi…

§8–607. Any state party to this Compact may accept federal aid for use in connection with any instit…

§8–608. This Compact shall enter into force and become effective and binding upon the states so acti…

§8–609. This Compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon a party state until it shall ha…

§8–610. Nothing contained in this Compact shall be construed to abrogate or impair any agreement or …

§8–611. The Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services may do all things…

§8–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Crime of violence…

§8–702. A county may establish a community service program.

§8–703. Except as otherwise provided, a court may order a juvenile who is charged with the commissio…

§8–704. A criminal defendant or a juvenile may be assigned to perform a work project under a communi…

§8–705. (a) A nonprofit charitable institution, public association, community service association, o…

§8–706. A community service program: (1) for adults, shall be administered either by the county or, …

§8–707. A county may elect to have a community service program monitored by: (1) the Division of Par…

§8–708. A county shall pay for: (1) local monitoring of a community service program; and (2) supervi…

§8–709. (a) A county shall report to the administering unit at the times and in the manner that the …

§8–710. (a) A participating agency that requests the assignment of a community service worker: (1) i…

§8–711. (a) This section applies only in Prince George’s County. (b) An owner of private property ma…

§8–801. (a) An incarcerated individual may not falsely imprison an individual who: (1) is employed b…

§8–802. (a) An agent or employee of a State correctional facility or any other correctional facility…

§8–803. (a) Words or phrases in this section that describe the common–law crime of indecent exposure…

§8–804. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Aircraft” mean…

§9–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commissioner” mea…

§9–102. This subtitle applies to any judge of the circuit court for a county or of the District Cour…

§9–103. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, a judge who sentences an individual to imprisonment f…

§9–104. (a) This section does not apply to an individual sentenced in Baltimore City. (b) Notwithsta…

§9–105. Notwithstanding any other law, a judge may sentence an individual to a local correctional fa…

§9–106. (a) This section applies only in Baltimore City. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a judge …

§9–201. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Sexual offense…

§9–202. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Division custo…

§9–301. If a criminal case is removed from one county to another and the defendant is detained in a …

§9–302. (a) If an individual whose trial has been removed is convicted of a crime punishable by impr…

§9–303. The Commissioner of Correction may accept the transfer of an incarcerated individual from a …

§9–304. By mutual agreement with a county or counties, the Commissioner of Correction may transfer a…

§9–305. (a) This section does not apply to the transfer of an incarcerated individual that is: (1) i…

§9–306. The Commissioner of Correction may contract with the federal government for the transfer of …

§9–307. (a) On terms and conditions that it prescribes, the Division of Correction may accept custod…

§9–308. If a treaty between the United States and a foreign country provides for the transfer or exc…

§9–402. (a) In this section, “sentenced incarcerated individuals” means those incarcerated individua…

§9–405. After each fiscal year the State shall reimburse a county for medical expenses that exceed $…

§9–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “County roads …

§9–502. It is the policy of the State that, because of the enforced idleness of incarcerated individ…

§9–503. (a) The county roads authority may employ on the public roads of the county male incarcerate…

§9–504. (a) (1) A county roads authority may request that the Division of Correction furnish incarce…

§9–505. (a) The State Highway Administration may apply to the Division of Correction for a State inc…

§9–506. The Division of Correction may adopt regulations, applicable to each incarcerated individual…

§9–507. (a) The provisions of this section and §§ 9–508 through 9–514 of this subtitle do not apply …

§9–508. (a) The Governor may require that the Commissioner of Correction certify to the Governor the…

§9–509. (a) On receipt of a certification required under § 9–508 of this subtitle, the Governor may …

§9–510. (a) The governing body of a county or municipal corporation may request that the Governor fu…

§9–511. (a) The Division of Correction shall provide, or make arrangements that it considers to be a…

§9–512. (a) For each incarcerated individual assigned to and employed by the State Highway Administr…

§9–513. An incarcerated individual working on public roads under §§ 9–508 through 9–514 of this subt…

§9–514. (a) (1) All expenses incurred and disbursements made by the Division of Correction under § 9…

§9–516. (a) The Board of County Commissioners of Carroll County may employ an incarcerated individua…

§9–517. (a) At the request of the Board of County Commissioners of Somerset County or the mayor and …

§9–519. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, at the request of another unit of State gover…

§9–520. (a) After reaching an agreement with the Department of State Police regarding the custody, s…

§9–601. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Labor” means, …

§9–601.1. (a) In this section, “restrictive housing” has the meaning stated in § 9–614 of this subti…

§9–602. (a) Whenever the Division of Correction determines that an incarcerated individual in a corr…

§9–602.1. (a) The Department of State Police shall investigate any death of an incarcerated individu…

§9–602.2. (a) Whenever an incarcerated individual dies in a Division of Correction facility, the Com…

§9–603. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the requirements under this section sha…

§9–604. (a) Subject to subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the State shall pay the funeral and …

§9–605. (a) The estate of an individual who is sentenced to imprisonment in a correctional facility …

§9–606. (a) This section applies to local correctional facilities and correctional facilities in the…

§9–607. At least once each year, the circuit court of each county shall charge its grand jury to: (1…

§9–608. At least once each year, the grand jury in each county shall: (1) visit each local correctio…

§9–609. (a) Whenever a date of release from confinement in a State correctional facility is a Saturd…

§9–609.1. (a) (1) The Commissioner of Correction shall issue an identification card to an incarcerat…

§9–610. If a provision of the Code imposes a penalty of 3 months of imprisonment, the period of 3 mo…

§9–611. (a) An individual who is committed or detained, or another individual on that individual’s b…

§9–612. (a) The Department or the managing official of a local correctional facility shall provide a…

§9–613. (a) On or before July 1, 2010, the Department, in collaboration with the Department of Human…

§9–614. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Correctional u…

§9–614.1. (a) In this section, “restrictive housing” has the meaning stated in § 9–614 of this subti…

§9–614.2. (a) In this section, “restrictive housing” has the meaning stated in § 9–614 of this subti…

§9–615. (a) This section applies to an incarcerated individual in a State or local correctional faci…

§9–616. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Commission” me…

§9–617. Each local correctional facility shall develop and implement a policy for assisting incarcer…

§9–618. (a) On or before October 1, 2026, and each October 1 thereafter, the Department shall conduc…

§10–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the…

§10–102. (a) The Department shall: (1) advise the Board in connection with each engineering question…

§10–103. A contract, plan, design, or specification for construction of a State correctional facilit…

§10–104. (a) The Department shall: (1) inspect and approve or disapprove the material, equipment, an…

§10–105. The Department shall: (1) represent the Board at the opening of bids for contracts related …

§10–106. Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 4-310 through 4-315 of the State Finance and Procureme…

§10–107. (a) (1) The Board may not approve a contract to construct or renovate a State correctional …

§10–201. In this subtitle, “Office” means the Inmate Grievance Office.

§10–202. There is an Inmate Grievance Office in the Department.

§10–203. (a) (1) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint an Executive Directo…

§10–204. Subject to the approval of the Secretary, the Office may adopt regulations governing the co…

§10–205. (a) The Office shall keep a record of all complaints submitted to the Office under this sub…

§10–206. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if an individual confined in a correctional …

§10–207. (a) The Executive Director or the Director’s designee shall conduct a preliminary review of…

§10–208. (a) The Office of Administrative Hearings may conduct hearings under this subtitle at corre…

§10–209. (a) (1) Promptly after the hearing on a complaint, the Office of Administrative Hearings sh…

§10–210. (a) A court may not consider an individual’s grievance that is within the jurisdiction of t…

§10–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the…

§10–302. There is a Sundry Claims Board in the Department.

§10–303. (a) The Board consists of the following three members: (1) the Secretary of Public Safety a…

§10–304. The Board shall administer benefits as provided under this subtitle to an individual who, w…

§10–305. (a) (1) An injured incarcerated individual may file a claim for compensation against the St…

§10–306. (a) With respect to any claim, a member of the Board may: (1) administer oaths; and (2) iss…

§10–307. (a) (1) The Board shall investigate each claim filed under § 10–305 of this subtitle. (2) A…

§10–308. (a) In determining what compensation, if any, to allow a claimant, the Board shall consider…

§10–309. (a) (1) A claimant aggrieved by a final determination of the Board may file a petition for …

§10–310. Subject to the approval of the Secretary, the Board may adopt regulations governing claims …

§10–401. In this subtitle, “committee” means a citizens’ advisory committee established under this s…

§10–402. There is a citizens’ advisory committee for the State correctional facilities located in or…

§10–403. (a) Except as provided in subsection (f)(1) of this section, a committee consists of the fo…

§10–404. (a) From among its members, each committee shall elect a chairperson. (b) The manner of ele…

§10–405. (a) A majority of the members then serving on a committee is a quorum. (b) (1) Each committ…

§10–406. The Department shall provide staff to a committee in accordance with the State budget.

§10–407. A committee may: (1) report to the Commissioner of Correction and the Governor about the co…

§10–501. In this subtitle, “fund” means an incarcerated individual welfare fund established under § …

§10–502. (a) There is an incarcerated individual welfare fund in each State correctional facility. (…

§10–503. (a) (1) Each fund is a special continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7-302 o…

§10–504. The Comptroller shall pay out money from each fund as approved in the State budget.

§10–601. (a) As used in this section, “facility” means a correctional facility of any kind for adult…

§10–701. (a) (1) There is an Intelligence and Investigative Division in the Department. (2) The Secr…

§10–702. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Offender” has…

§10–801. (a) In this section: (1) “contraband” means any item, material, substance, or other thing o…

§10–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Appointing autho…

§10–902. (a) The purpose of this subtitle is to establish exclusive procedures for the investigation…

§10–903. (a) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this subtitle supersede any inconsisten…

§10–904. (a) A correctional officer may not be required or requested to disclose an item of the corr…

§10–905. (a) The investigation or interrogation by the appointing authority or by the Intelligence a…

§10–906. (a) A correctional officer who is denied a right granted by this subtitle may apply to the …

§10–907. (a) The appointing authority may not bring charges recommending the imposition of disciplin…

§10–908. (a) If the appointing authority brings charges recommending discipline against a correction…

§10–909. (a) A correctional officer who has been charged with a felony may request a stay of all cha…

§10–910. (a) (1) A decision, order, or action taken as a result of a hearing under § 10–909 of this …

§10–911. (a) An appeal from a decision made under § 10–910 of this subtitle shall be taken to the ci…

§10–912. (a) On request, a correctional officer may have expunged from any file the record of a form…

§10–913. (a) This subtitle does not prohibit emergency suspension with pay by a correctional officer…

§11–101. Except as provided in § 11-102.1 of this subtitle, this subtitle does not apply to Baltimor…

§11–102. (a) The governing body of one or more counties may establish and maintain a local correctio…

§11–102.1. A municipal corporation or Baltimore City may not establish a local correctional facility…

§11–103. (a) The managing official of a local correctional facility is responsible for the safekeepi…

§11–104. (a) This section applies except as provided in § 11-105 of this subtitle. (b) (1) If a coun…

§11–105. (a) If the Secretary determines that the anticipated confinement of incarcerated individual…

§11–106. (a) On approving local correctional facility plans that require State financial assistance,…

§11–107. An agreement, contract, or other instrument approved by the Secretary shall be subject to t…

§11–201. (a) (1) The sheriff of a county shall keep safely each individual committed by lawful autho…

§11–202. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, when an individual is convicted i…

§11–203. (a) (1) The managing official of a local correctional facility shall provide to an incarcer…

§11–204. A county or managing official is not responsible for payment for services or treatment rend…

§11–205. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Health ca…

§11–206. (a) If a representation is made to the managing official of a local correctional facility t…

§11–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Center” means a …

§11–302. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, provisions of this subtitle that apply to a …

§11–303. The General Assembly finds that: (1) there is a need for centers for the housing and rehabi…

§11–304. (a) This subtitle does not affect: (1) the authority granted under Subtitles 1 and 7 of thi…

§11–305. (a) The regulations adopted by the Secretary under § 8-103(a) and (b) of this article shall…

§11–306. (a) (1) With the assistance and advice of the Commissioner, the Secretary shall evaluate an…

§11–307. (a) (1) If the Secretary determines and certifies that there is a present need for a center…

§11–310. (a) Repealed. (b) Repealed. (c) Repealed. (d) (1) A county may accept and use federal funds…

§11–311. (a) (1) A center that is acquired, constructed, or renovated by a county as authorized unde…

§11–312. (a) A center shall have a community advisory board. (b) The county operating the center sha…

§11–313. (a) If a center is operated by a county in accordance with § 11-311(a) of this subtitle and…

§11–314. Subject to applicable budgetary rules, regulations, and procedures and any applicable regio…

§11–315. (a) (1) A center shall: (i) have a properly monitored work release program; and (ii) make a…

§11–316. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Commissioner may place an inc…

§11–317. (a) This section applies to incarcerated individuals transferred to a center or regional ce…

§11–318. (a) The center director shall establish the terms and conditions of the center with the adv…

§11–319. (a) (1) In accordance with guidelines developed under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the…

§11–320. (a) The center director or the director’s designee may release personal information about a…

§11–401. In this subtitle, “governing body” means: (1) the county council of a county with a charter…

§11–402. This subtitle does not apply to Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Washington, and Worces…

§11–403. The governing body of a county may establish a correctional farm.

§11–404. (a) A governing body may: (1) purchase or otherwise acquire real or personal property neede…

§11–405. (a) The governing body: (1) shall have full and complete jurisdiction and control over all:…

§11–406. (a) An incarcerated individual committed to or held in a local correctional facility may be…

§11–407. (a) The governing body shall determine if an incarcerated individual shall be compensated f…

§11–501. In this subtitle, the provisions that apply to a local correctional facility also apply to …

§11–502. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, an incarcerated individu…

§11–503. (a) An incarcerated individual shall be allowed a deduction of 5 days from the incarcerated…

§11–504. (a) An incarcerated individual who is sentenced to a local correctional facility shall be a…

§11–505. (a) In addition to any other deductions allowed under this subtitle, an incarcerated indivi…

§11–506. (a) (1) In addition to any other deductions allowed under this subtitle, an incarcerated in…

§11–507. (a) If an incarcerated individual violates the rules of discipline of a local correctional …

§11–508. If an incarcerated individual is committed to the custody of the Commissioner of Correction…

§11–509. If an incarcerated individual is entitled to a diminution of the incarcerated individual’s …

§11–601. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and Subtitle 7 of this title, this…

§11–602. (a) (1) (i) When an individual is convicted of a crime and sentenced to a local correctiona…

§11–603. Unless the court directs otherwise, an incarcerated individual shall be confined in the loc…

§11–605. If the committing court determines that an incarcerated individual’s conduct, diligence, an…

§11–606. (a) If an incarcerated individual violates a condition imposed for the incarcerated individ…

§11–607. The managing official of a local correctional facility shall receive an extra expense or mi…

§11–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Court” means the…

§11–702. (a) This section applies only in Allegany County. (b) (1) The Sheriff may: (i) establish a …

§11–703. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Administrator…

§11–704. (a) In this section, “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Pretrial Detention and Servic…

§11–705. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Administrator…

§11–706. (a) This section applies only in Calvert County. (b) (1) At the time of sentencing or on a …

§11–707. (a) This section applies only in Caroline County. (b) While confined in the Caroline County…

§11–708. (a) This section applies only in Carroll County. (b) In this section, “crime of violence” h…

§11–709. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Sheriff” mean…

§11–710. (a) This section applies only in Charles County. (b) While confined in the Charles County D…

§11–711. (a) In this section, “warden” means the warden of the Dorchester County Department of Corre…

§11–712. (a) This section applies only in Frederick County. (b) (1) The Sheriff shall: (i) establish…

§11–713. (a) This section applies only in Garrett County. (b) (1) The Sheriff may: (i) establish a p…

§11–714. (a) This section applies only in Harford County. (b) (1) At the time of sentencing or at an…

§11–715. (a) (1) In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) “Department” m…

§11–716. (a) In this section, “warden” means the warden of the Kent County Detention Center. (b) Thi…

§11–717. (a) In this section, “Director” means the Director of the Montgomery County Department of C…

§11–718. (a) In this section, “administrator” means an administrator of a county detention center. (…

§11–719. (a) This section applies only in Queen Anne’s County. (b) While confined in the Queen Anne’…

§11–720. (a) This section applies only in St. Mary’s County. (b) (1) The Sheriff may establish: (i) …

§11–722. (a) This section applies only in Talbot County. (b) While confined in the Talbot County Jai…

§11–723. (a) This section applies only in Washington County. (b) (1) The Sheriff shall: (i) establis…

§11–724. (a) In this section, “Director” means the Director of the Wicomico County Department of Cor…

§11–725. (a) This section applies only in Worcester County. (b) While confined in the Worcester Coun…

§11–726. (a) An individual who knowingly violates a restriction on movement imposed as a condition o…

§11–801. (a) In this section, “weekend incarcerated individual” means an incarcerated individual sen…

§11–802. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the managing official of a local correctiona…

§11–803. (a) The managing official of a local correctional facility or the managing official’s desig…

§11–901. In this subtitle, “fund” means an incarcerated individual welfare fund established under § …

§11–902. (a) Each local correctional facility may establish an incarcerated individual welfare fund.…

§11–903. (a) (1) Each fund is a special continuing, nonlapsing fund. (2) (i) Each fund consists of: …

§11–904. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the chief financial officer for t…

§11–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) In Harford Count…

§11–1002. This subtitle applies only in Allegany County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Garrett Count…

§11–1003. (a) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this subtitle supersede any inconsiste…

§11–1004. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a correctional officer has…

§11–1005. (a) The investigation or interrogation by an internal investigation unit of a correctional…

§11–1006. (a) A correctional officer who is denied a right granted by this subtitle may apply to the…

§11–1007. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an internal investigation unit may not brin…

§11–1008. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and § 11–1012 of this subti…

§11–1009. (a) (1) A decision, order, or action taken as a result of a hearing under § 11–1008 of thi…

§11–1010. (a) An appeal from a decision made under § 11–1009 of this subtitle shall be taken to the …

§11–1011. On written request, a correctional officer may have expunged from any file the record of a…

§11–1012. (a) This subtitle does not prohibit summary punishment by higher–ranking correctional offi…

§11–1013. (a) This subtitle does not prohibit emergency suspension by higher–ranking correctional of…

§11–1014. (a) A person may not knowingly make a false statement, report, or complaint during an inve…

§11–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Correctiona…

§11–1102. This subtitle applies only in Calvert County and Charles County.

§11–1103. (a) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this subtitle supersede any inconsiste…

§11–1104. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a correctional officer has…

§11–1105. (a) The investigation or interrogation by an internal investigation unit of a correctional…

§11–1106. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Sheriff’s Office may not bring administ…

§11–1107. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the investigation or in…

§11–1108. (a) (1) A decision, an order, or an action taken as a result of a hearing under § 11–1107 …

§11–1109. On written request to the Sheriff, a correctional officer may have expunged from any file …

§11–1110. (a) (1) The Sheriff may impose emergency suspension with pay if it appears that the action…

§11–1111. Any dispute concerning the application or interpretation of this subtitle shall be resolve…