§ 11–316
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-316 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 3. Community Adult Rehabilitation Centers
§ 11–316LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Commissioner may place an incarcerated individual in a center if the incarcerated individual:
(1)
is a resident of:
(i)
the county in which the center is located; or
(ii)
for a regional center, one of the counties in the region;
(2)
has:
(i)
less than 6 months remaining on a sentence;
(ii)
less than 6 months remaining until a determined parole date; or
(iii)
a sentence of 3 years or less; and
(3)
has been screened by a center staff member and approved by the center director as provided under subsection (b) of this section.
(b)
(1)
A center staff member shall screen an incarcerated individual for placement in a center.
(2)
After a review of the screening data, the center director may approve a placement based on screening standards that are established by the community advisory board, the center director, and the Commissioner.
(3)
The screening standards shall include a presentence investigation report if available and a complete record of previous convictions.
(c)
(1)
This subsection applies only to Cecil County.
(2)
The Commissioner may place an incarcerated individual in a center operated by Cecil County if the incarcerated individual:
(i)
has been committed by the court to the custody of the Commissioner;
(ii)
is a legal resident of Cecil County;
(iii)
has:
(1)
less than 6 months remaining on a sentence;
(2)
less than 6 months remaining until a determined parole date; or
(3)
a sentence of 3 years or less; and
(iv)
has been screened by a center staff member and approved by the center director in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.
(3)
The court may recommend that an incarcerated individual be placed in a center.