# Correctional Services (GCS)

## Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities

### Subtitle 3. Community Adult Rehabilitation Centers

#### Section 11-316

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)