# Correctional Services (GCS)

## Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities

### Subtitle 5. Diminution Credits

#### Section 11-507

(a) If an incarcerated individual violates the rules of discipline of a local correctional facility, the managing official, for each violation, may revoke some or all of the diminution credits awarded under Sec. 11-503 (presentence good conduct) or Sec. 11-504 (postsentence good conduct) of this subtitle for the month in which the violation occurs.

(b) In addition to the revocation authorized under subsection (a) of this section, if a violation is aggravated or the incarcerated individual commits frequent violations, the managing official may revoke some or all of the diminution credits awarded under Sec. 11-503 (presentence good conduct) or Sec. 11-504 (postsentence good conduct) of this subtitle.

(c) This section does not affect the diminution credits awarded under Sec.Sec. 11-505 (industrial, agricultural, or administrative tasks) and 11-506 (special selected work projects) of this subtitle.

(d) A managing official may not revoke diminution credits awarded to an incarcerated individual unless the incarcerated individual is afforded due process of law before the revocation.

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