§ 11–505
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-505 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 5. Diminution Credits
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(a)
In addition to any other deductions allowed under this subtitle, an incarcerated individual may be allowed a deduction of 5 days from the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement for each calendar month of presentence or postsentence confinement during which the incarcerated individual manifests:
(1)
exceptional industry, application, and skill in the performance of any industrial, agricultural, or administrative tasks assigned to the incarcerated individual; or
(2)
satisfactory industry, application, and progress in a vocational or other educational or training course.
(b)
The deductions described in subsection (a) of this section shall:
(1)
begin on the first day that the task is performed or the course is taken;
(2)
be made on a prorated basis for any portion of a calendar month during which the incarcerated individual performed the task or attended the course; and
(3)
cease on the day the incarcerated individual is:
(i)
committed to the custody of the Commissioner of Correction; or
(ii)
released.