# Correctional Services (GCS)

## Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities

### Subtitle 5. Diminution Credits

#### Section 11-505

(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.

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