Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities — Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-701 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Court” means the Maryland District Court or a circuit court of a county.
(c)
“Crime of violence” has the meaning stated in § 14-101 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-702 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–702LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in Allegany County.
(b)
(1)
The Sheriff may:
(i)
establish a pretrial release program that offers alternatives to pretrial detention; and
(ii)
adopt regulations to administer the program.
(2)
A court may order an individual to participate in the pretrial release program if the individual:
(i)
appears before the court after being charged and detained on bond; and
(ii)
meets the eligibility requirements of paragraph (4) of this subsection.
(3)
The court may make the order at the imposition of bond, on review of bond, or any other time during the individual’s pretrial detention.
(4)
An individual is eligible for the pretrial release program if the individual:
(i)
is recommended to the court for placement in the program by the program staff;
(ii)
has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction; and
(iii)
is not in detention for:
(1)
a crime of violence; or
(2)
the crime of escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.
(c)
(1)
The Sheriff’s Department may:
(i)
establish and direct a work release program; and
(ii)
adopt guidelines for the operation of the program.
(2)
(i)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an incarcerated individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge may order that the incarcerated individual participate in the work release program, subject to the guidelines adopted by the Sheriff.
(ii)
If the sentencing judge is unable to act at the time of an incarcerated individual’s petition for work release, another judge of the committing court may order that the incarcerated individual participate in the work release program.
(3)
In ordering an incarcerated individual to participate in the work release program, the court may allow the incarcerated individual to leave actual confinement to:
(i)
work at gainful, private employment;
(ii)
seek gainful, private employment; or
(iii)
participate in an educational, rehabilitative, or training program in the county.
(4)
Unless the committing court directs otherwise, an incarcerated individual shall be confined in the detention center when not participating in the work release program.
(5)
(i)
The Sheriff or the Sheriff’s designee shall collect the earnings of an incarcerated individual in the work release program, less payroll deductions required by law.
(ii)
From the earnings of the incarcerated individual, the Sheriff shall deduct and disburse:
(1)
an amount determined to be the cost to the county for food, lodging, and clothing for the incarcerated individual;
(2)
the actual cost of necessary food and travel and other expenses incidental to the incarcerated individual’s participation in the program;
(3)
any amount a court imposes for a fine, cost, or restitution;
(4)
any amount that the incarcerated individual is legally obligated or reasonably desires to pay for support of a dependent; and
(5)
if applicable, any amount that a court orders the incarcerated individual to repay to the State or to the county for the services of an attorney appointed by the court.
(iii)
The Sheriff shall:
(1)
credit to the incarcerated individual’s account the remaining balance; and
(2)
dispose of the balance in the incarcerated individual’s account as the incarcerated individual reasonably requests and as the Sheriff approves.
(6)
If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that a judge or the Sheriff establishes for conduct or employment, after an administrative hearing that upholds the violation, the incarcerated individual is subject to:
(i)
removal from the work release program; and
(ii)
cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
(d)
(1)
The Sheriff shall:
(i)
establish and administer a home detention program; and
(ii)
adopt regulations for the program.
(2)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge may allow an individual who is convicted of a crime and sentenced to imprisonment to participate in the home detention program.
(3)
Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, an incarcerated individual is eligible for the home detention program if the incarcerated individual:
(i)
is recommended for the program by the sentencing judge; and
(ii)
has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction.
(4)
An incarcerated individual is not eligible for the home detention program if the incarcerated individual:
(i)
is serving a sentence for a crime of violence; or
(ii)
has been found guilty of the crime of:
(1)
child abuse under § 3–601 or § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(2)
escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.
(5)
While participating in the home detention program an incarcerated individual is responsible for:
(i)
the incarcerated individual’s medical care and related expenses; and
(ii)
costs of lodging, food, clothing, transportation, restitution, and taxes.
(6)
The Sheriff may:
(i)
collect a reasonable fee from each incarcerated individual participating in the home detention program; or
(ii)
waive or reduce the fee.
(7)
The Sheriff may determine the maximum number of incarcerated individuals that may participate in the home detention program.
(8)
An incarcerated individual who knowingly violates a term or a condition of the home detention program is subject to the penalties provided under § 11–726 of this subtitle and other disciplinary action provided by law.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-703 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–703LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Administrator” means the Administrator of the county’s local correctional facilities.
(3)
“Participant” means an individual who participates in a program under this section.
(4)
“Program” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a rehabilitation, home detention, pretrial release, or work program established and conducted under this section.
(b)
This section applies only in Anne Arundel County.
(c)
(1)
If a provision of this section is inconsistent with another provision in the Code, the provision of this section controls.
(2)
The privileges and penalties set forth in subsection (e)(1)(v) and (vi) of this section are the exclusive privileges and penalties that relate to the length of sentence of a participant in a program.
(3)
While released from confinement under the terms of a program, a participant is not an agent, employee, or servant of the county.
(d)
(1)
The Administrator shall:
(i)
establish and administer a home detention program; and
(ii)
adopt regulations for the program.
(2)
(i)
When an individual who is convicted of a crime is sentenced or at any time during the individual’s confinement as an incarcerated individual, a judge may allow the individual to participate in the home detention program.
(ii)
In addition to participation at the recommendation of a judge under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the Administrator may place the incarcerated individual in the home detention program unless the court has ordered otherwise.
(3)
Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, an incarcerated individual is eligible for the home detention program if the incarcerated individual:
(i)
is recommended for the program by a judge or placed in the program by the Administrator under paragraph (2) of this subsection; and
(ii)
has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction.
(4)
An incarcerated individual is not eligible for the home detention program if the incarcerated individual:
(i)
is serving a sentence for a crime of violence; or
(ii)
has been found guilty of the crime of:
(1)
child abuse under § 3–601 or § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(2)
escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.
(5)
While participating in the home detention program, an incarcerated individual is responsible for:
(i)
the costs of the incarcerated individual’s medical care and related expenses; and
(ii)
the costs of the incarcerated individual’s lodging, food, clothing, transportation, restitution, and taxes.
(6)
The Administrator may:
(i)
collect a reasonable fee from each incarcerated individual participating in the home detention program; or
(ii)
waive or reduce the fee.
(7)
The Administrator may determine the maximum number of participants in the home detention program.
(8)
An incarcerated individual who knowingly violates a term or condition of the home detention program is subject to:
(i)
the penalties provided under § 11–726 of this subtitle; and
(ii)
any other disciplinary action authorized under law.
(e)
(1)
The Administrator may:
(i)
establish, for the rehabilitation and training of an incarcerated individual who is sentenced to imprisonment in a local correctional facility, a program that enables the incarcerated individual to:
(1)
attend a vocational or educational institution;
(2)
work at gainful, private employment; or
(3)
participate in any other training or rehabilitation program;
(ii)
establish eligibility criteria for participation in a program;
(iii)
release an eligible incarcerated individual from actual confinement to participate in a program;
(iv)
establish any other training or rehabilitation program;
(v)
reduce a participant’s sentence 1 day for each day that the participant:
(1)
performs with exceptional industry, application, and skill any industrial, agricultural, or administrative task assigned to the participant; or
(2)
performs with satisfactory industry, application, and progress in the program to which the participant is assigned; and
(vi)
after an administrative hearing, cancel any earned diminution of an incarcerated individual’s term of confinement if the incarcerated individual violates a regulation adopted under this section.
(2)
(i)
The Administrator shall adopt regulations to conduct each program.
(ii)
In adopting the regulations, the Administrator shall consider the safety of the public and the security of a local correctional facility.
(iii)
Except as provided in subsection (g)(2) of this section, if a condition of the sentence imposed by a court on an incarcerated individual is inconsistent with a regulation adopted under this subsection, the condition imposed by the court controls as to that incarcerated individual.
(3)
While not released from confinement under the terms of a program, each participant shall be confined in a local correctional facility.
(4)
(i)
The Administrator or Administrator’s designee shall collect each participant’s total earnings, less payroll deductions.
(ii)
From the participant’s earnings, the Administrator or designee shall pay:
(1)
voluntary or court–ordered payments for support of a dependent; and
(2)
court–ordered payments for restitution.
(iii)
The Administrator may:
(1)
deduct a reasonable fee from the earnings of each incarcerated individual participating in the program; or
(2)
waive or reduce the fee.
(iv)
The Administrator or designee shall:
(1)
credit to the participant’s account any remaining balance; and
(2)
dispose of the balance as requested by the participant and as approved by the Administrator.
(5)
A participant who knowingly violates a regulation adopted under this section:
(i)
is subject to removal from the program;
(ii)
after an administrative hearing, is subject to cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement; and
(iii)
is subject to the provisions of § 11–726 of this subtitle.
(f)
(1)
The Administrator may:
(i)
establish a pretrial release program that offers alternatives to pretrial detention; and
(ii)
adopt regulations to carry out the program.
(2)
A court may order an individual to participate in the pretrial release program if the individual appears before the court after being charged and detained on bond.
(3)
The court may enter the order at the imposition of bond, on review of bond, or any other time during the individual’s pretrial detention.
(g)
(1)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge or the Administrator may allow an individual who is convicted of a crime and sentenced to imprisonment to participate in a program established under subsection (e) of this section, provided that the individual meets the eligibility criteria established by the Administrator for participation in that program.
(2)
Subject to the eligibility criteria established by the Administrator, a judge may order that an individual participate in a program established under subsection (e) of this section.
(3)
The Administrator may not allow an individual to participate in a program established under subsection (e) of this section if a court order prohibits the individual from participating in that program.
(h)
(1)
A court may require an individual who is convicted of a crime to satisfy a fine or court costs by participating in a work program established under the jurisdiction of the Division of Parole and Probation.
(2)
An individual who participates in the work program shall receive credit of at least the federal minimum wage per hour toward the fine and court costs.
(i)
If the Administrator establishes and operates a community service program authorized by §§ 8–701 through 8–711 of this article, the Administrator may charge a reasonable fee to each individual participating in the program.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-704 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–704LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Pretrial Detention and Services.
(b)
This section applies only in Baltimore City.
(c)
(1)
The Commissioner may allow an incarcerated individual of the Baltimore City Detention Center to participate in one of the activities specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection during the period of custody if the participation:
(i)
is approved by the judge ordering confinement or, if that judge is unable to act, by another judge of the committing court; and
(ii)
is in accordance with available programs.
(2)
Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, an incarcerated individual may:
(i)
continue regular employment;
(ii)
obtain new employment;
(iii)
participate in a training, rehabilitation, or other special program; or
(iv)
attend an educational institution.
(3)
(i)
An incarcerated individual who is authorized to participate in a program under this subsection shall be held in custody between program hours or periods.
(ii)
The Commissioner or Commissioner’s designee may allow an incarcerated individual who is authorized to participate in a program under this subsection to be held in custody through home detention by the use of electronic monitoring devices.
(iii)
Subject to the availability of funds, the Commissioner may contract for halfway houses or other suitable housing facilities or electronic monitoring devices for incarcerated individuals authorized to participate in a program under this subsection.
(d)
(1)
An incarcerated individual who is employed under a work release program shall surrender to the Commissioner or Commissioner’s designee the total earnings of the incarcerated individual under the program, less payroll deductions required by law.
(2)
From the net earnings of the incarcerated individual, the Commissioner or Commissioner’s designee shall deduct in the following order of priority:
(i)
an amount not to exceed one–third of the incarcerated individual’s net earnings for the cost to the State of providing food, lodging, electronic monitoring devices, and clothing for the incarcerated individual;
(ii)
the actual and necessary food, travel, and other expenses of the incarcerated individual when released from actual custody under the program;
(iii)
the amount, if any, that the incarcerated individual is legally obligated to pay for the support of a dependent by court order directed to the Commissioner; and
(iv)
the amount for court–ordered payments for restitution.
(3)
The Commissioner or Commissioner’s designee shall pay any amount deducted as required by paragraph (2)(iii) of this subsection as the court order directs.
(4)
The Commissioner or Commissioner’s designee shall:
(i)
credit to the incarcerated individual’s account any remaining balance; and
(ii)
pay the balance in the incarcerated individual’s account to the incarcerated individual on release.
(5)
If any part of the incarcerated individual’s final earnings under a work release program are required to satisfy the deductions specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the balance of the final earnings shall be forwarded to the incarcerated individual within 15 days after the date of release from the Baltimore City Detention Center.
(e)
(1)
A court may require an individual who is convicted of a crime to satisfy a fine or court costs by participating in a work program established under the jurisdiction of the Division of Parole and Probation in Baltimore City.
(2)
An individual who participates in the work program shall receive a credit of at least the federal minimum wage per hour toward the fine or court costs.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-705 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–705LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Administrator” means the Administrator of the Baltimore County detention facilities or the Administrator’s designee.
(3)
“Leave” means authorized time away from a Baltimore County detention facility.
(4)
“Participant” means an incarcerated individual in a Baltimore County detention facility who participates in a program under this section.
(b)
This section applies only in Baltimore County.
(c)
(1)
The Administrator may establish and administer a work release program.
(2)
If the Administrator establishes a work release program, the Administrator shall establish:
(i)
eligibility criteria for participation in the program; and
(ii)
for each participant, a work release plan that includes the terms and conditions of the work release and employment.
(d)
(1)
Participation in the work release program is a privilege authorized by court.
(2)
This section does not create a right to participate in the work release program or to remain in the program after the participant has been suspended or removed from the program.
(e)
The Administrator may recommend to a court that an individual participate in the work release program if:
(1)
the individual has applied to participate in the program; and
(2)
the Administrator has approved the application.
(f)
If the Administrator recommends participation in the work release program, a court may authorize an individual to participate in the program:
(1)
when the court imposes a sentence;
(2)
when the court commits an individual to the custody of a Baltimore County detention facility; or
(3)
at any time during the individual’s confinement.
(g)
(1)
The Administrator may suspend or remove a participant from the work release program:
(i)
at any time;
(ii)
without prior approval from the court; and
(iii)
for any reason that the Administrator determines.
(2)
The Administrator shall notify the court within 15 days after the Administrator suspends or removes a participant from the work release program.
(h)
(1)
The Administrator shall collect each participant’s total earnings, less payroll deductions.
(2)
From the participant’s earnings, the Administrator:
(i)
may pay the reasonable cost to the county of providing food, lodging, and clothing for the participant;
(ii)
may make court–ordered payments for dependents;
(iii)
may pay court–ordered costs, fines, and restitution;
(iv)
if ordered by the court, may reimburse the State for the court–appointed counsel; and
(v)
if ordered by the court, may reimburse the State for the services of the public defender.
(3)
Any balance that remains after payments are made under paragraph (2) of this subsection:
(i)
shall be credited to an account held by the Administrator for the participant; and
(ii)
if the Administrator approves, shall be disposed of as requested by the participant.
(4)
Any balance remaining in the participant’s account when the participant is released from the detention facility shall be paid to the participant.
(i)
A participant employed in the community under this section is not an agent or employee of Baltimore County, the Administrator, any judicial officer, or any other public officer of the county or State.
(j)
The Administrator may charge a participant a reasonable fee in an amount not to exceed the actual costs incurred by the county for food, travel, and other expenses related to the participant’s participation in the work release program.
(k)
(1)
The Administrator may establish and administer a home detention program.
(2)
If the Administrator establishes a home detention program, the Administrator:
(i)
shall establish eligibility criteria for participation in the program; and
(ii)
for each participant, shall establish a home detention plan that includes the terms and conditions of the home detention.
(l)
(1)
Participation in the home detention program is a privilege authorized by court.
(2)
This section does not create a right to participate in the home detention program or to remain in the program after the participant has been suspended or removed from the program.
(m)
The Administrator may recommend to a court that an individual participate in the home detention program if:
(1)
the individual has applied to participate in the program;
(2)
except for a violation of the Transportation Article or other traffic law or ordinance for which a penalty of incarceration is not authorized, the individual has no other charges pending in any municipal corporation, county, or state; and
(3)
the Administrator has approved the application.
(n)
If the Administrator recommends participation in the home detention program, a court may authorize an individual to participate in the program:
(1)
after imposing a sentence; or
(2)
at any time during the individual’s confinement.
(o)
(1)
The Administrator may suspend or remove a participant from the home detention program:
(i)
at any time;
(ii)
without prior approval from the court; and
(iii)
for any reason that the Administrator determines.
(2)
The Administrator shall notify the court within 15 days after the Administrator suspends or removes a participant from the home detention program.
(p)
A participant is not eligible for the home detention program if the participant:
(1)
is serving a sentence for a crime of violence; or
(2)
has been found guilty of:
(i)
child abuse under § 3–601 or § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(ii)
escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.
(q)
The Administrator may charge a reasonable fee for the actual cost of electronic supervision and other administrative costs of the program.
(r)
The Administrator may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-706 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–706LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in Calvert County.
(b)
(1)
At the time of sentencing or on a hearing of a motion for reconsideration of sentence, the court may sentence an individual who has been convicted of a crime to participate for a fixed period in the work release program at the Calvert County Detention Center.
(2)
After an incarcerated individual enters the work release program, the sentencing judge or, if the sentencing judge is unable to act, the judge of any court in the county may:
(i)
order the release of the incarcerated individual from custody; and
(ii)
consider the supervisor’s recommendations and report of the incarcerated individual’s performance in making a determination to release the incarcerated individual.
(3)
Subject to the directives and orders of the courts in the county, the supervisor of the county work release program shall establish and administer the work release program.
(4)
During reasonable hours, an incarcerated individual in the work release program may leave confinement to:
(i)
work at gainful employment;
(ii)
participate in an outside counseling or rehabilitative program; or
(iii)
obtain other services that the supervisor of the program considers necessary.
(5)
(i)
An incarcerated individual who is employed in accordance with this subsection shall surrender to the supervisor of the program the incarcerated individual’s total earnings, less payroll deductions required by law.
(ii)
From the earnings of the incarcerated individual, the supervisor shall deduct and disburse in the following order of priority:
(1)
food costs to the county;
(2)
lodging costs to the county;
(3)
travel costs to the county;
(4)
fines and costs imposed by the court;
(5)
amounts that the incarcerated individual is obligated to pay for support of a dependent; and
(6)
court–ordered payments for restitution.
(iii)
The supervisor of the program may assist in the financial management of the incarcerated individual’s other bills and debts.
(iv)
The supervisor of the program shall:
(1)
credit to the incarcerated individual’s account any remaining balance; and
(2)
pay the balance in the incarcerated individual’s account to the incarcerated individual on final release from confinement.
(6)
An incarcerated individual employed in the community under this subsection is not an agent or employee of the county, the Sheriff, any judicial officer, or any public officer of the county.
(7)
An incarcerated individual who violates a trust or a condition that the supervisor establishes for conduct and employment is subject to:
(i)
removal from the program; and
(ii)
cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
(c)
(1)
In this subsection, “Program” means the Community Services Alternative Sentencing Program.
(2)
There is a Community Services Alternative Sentencing Program in the county Department of Public Safety.
(3)
The Program shall administer community service projects for individuals who are convicted of an offense and are referred to the Program by a court.
(4)
The County Commissioners may charge a reasonable fee to individuals who participate in the Program to help defray Program expenses.
(d)
(1)
(i)
An individual who is sentenced to participate in the substance abuse treatment program at the county treatment facility shall pay a per diem fee in an amount that the court determines to cover food, lodging, clothing, and other expenses incidental to participation in the treatment program.
(ii)
A court may waive part or all of the fee based on an individual’s ability to pay.
(2)
The county attorney may bring a civil action to collect any arrearage incidental to the per diem charge that remains unpaid 30 days after the individual’s discharge from the county treatment facility.
(e)
(1)
The Sheriff may:
(i)
establish a pretrial release program that offers alternatives to pretrial detention; and
(ii)
adopt regulations to administer the program.
(2)
A court may order an individual to participate in the pretrial release program if the individual:
(i)
appears before the court after being charged and detained on bond; and
(ii)
meets the eligibility requirements of paragraph (4) of this subsection.
(3)
The court may make the order at the imposition of bond, on review of bond, or any other time during the individual’s pretrial detention.
(4)
An individual is eligible for the pretrial release program if the individual:
(i)
is recommended to the court for placement in the program by the program staff;
(ii)
has no other charges for a felony or a violation of a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article pending in any jurisdiction; and
(iii)
is not in detention for or been previously convicted of:
(1)
a crime of violence listed in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article;
(2)
the crime of escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(3)
a crime under § 5–612, § 5–613, or § 5–614 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-707 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–707LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in Caroline County.
(b)
While confined in the Caroline County Jail, an incarcerated individual employed under § 11–602 of this title shall pay:
(1)
court–ordered payments for restitution; and
(2)
the cost of the incarcerated individual’s food, lodging, and clothing.
(c)
The County Commissioners shall:
(1)
establish the per diem rate for an incarcerated individual’s food, lodging, and clothing; and
(2)
designate an agent to collect the costs specified in this section.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-708 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–708LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in Carroll County.
(b)
In this section, “crime of violence” has the meaning stated in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article.
(c)
(1)
The Sheriff may:
(i)
establish a pretrial release program that offers alternatives to pretrial detention; and
(ii)
adopt regulations to administer the program.
(2)
A court may order an individual to participate in the pretrial release program if the individual:
(i)
appears before the court after being charged and detained on bond; and
(ii)
meets the eligibility requirements of paragraph (4) of this subsection.
(3)
The court may make the order at the imposition of bond, on review of bond, or any other time during the individual’s pretrial detention.
(4)
An individual is eligible for the pretrial release program if the individual:
(i)
has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction for a crime of violence; and
(ii)
is not in detention for:
(1)
a crime of violence; or
(2)
the crime of escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.
(5)
The Sheriff may:
(i)
collect from each individual participating in the pretrial release program a reasonable fee for the cost of supervision and administration of the program; or
(ii)
waive or reduce the fee.
(d)
(1)
The Sheriff’s Office may establish a work release program.
(2)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the court may sentence the individual to participate in the work release program if the individual:
(i)
has been sentenced to the custody of the Sheriff; and
(ii)
has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction for a crime of violence.
(3)
An incarcerated individual who has been sentenced to participate in the work release program may continue regular employment or obtain new employment.
(4)
On approval of the Sheriff or Warden, an incarcerated individual who has been sentenced to the Carroll County Detention Center may leave the Detention Center to work, seek employment, obtain medical services, or participate in educational, rehabilitative, or training programs.
(5)
An incarcerated individual who has been sentenced to the Carroll County Detention Center shall be confined to the Detention Center:
(i)
except as provided in this subsection; or
(ii)
unless a court orders otherwise.
(6)
An incarcerated individual who is employed under the work release program shall:
(i)
reimburse the Sheriff’s Office for:
(1)
the estimated cost to the Sheriff’s Office of food and lodging for the incarcerated individual; and
(2)
estimated expenses incurred by the Sheriff’s Office because of the participation of the incarcerated individual in the program; and
(ii)
pay to the Sheriff court–ordered payments for restitution.
(7)
An incarcerated individual who violates a condition or provision of trust that a court, the Sheriff, or Sheriff’s designee establishes is subject to:
(i)
removal from the work release program; and
(ii)
cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
(e)
(1)
The Sheriff shall:
(i)
establish and administer a home detention program; and
(ii)
adopt regulations for the home detention program.
(2)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge may require an individual who is convicted of a crime and sentenced to imprisonment under the custody of the Sheriff to participate in the home detention program.
(3)
Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, an incarcerated individual is eligible for the home detention program if:
(i)
the sentencing judge recommends the incarcerated individual for sentencing to the home detention program; and
(ii)
the incarcerated individual has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction.
(4)
An incarcerated individual is not eligible for the home detention program if the incarcerated individual:
(i)
is serving a sentence for a crime of violence; or
(ii)
has been found guilty of the crime of:
(1)
child abuse under § 3–601 or § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(2)
escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.
(5)
While participating in the home detention program, an incarcerated individual is responsible for:
(i)
medical care and related expenses; and
(ii)
costs of clothes, food, lodging, restitution, taxes, and transportation.
(6)
The Sheriff may:
(i)
collect from each incarcerated individual participating in the home detention program a reasonable fee for the cost of electronic supervision and administration of the program; or
(ii)
waive or reduce the fee.
(7)
The Sheriff may limit the number of incarcerated individuals in the home detention program.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-709 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–709LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Sheriff” means the Sheriff of Cecil County.
(3)
“Warden” means the Warden of the Cecil County Community Corrections Center.
(b)
This section applies only in Cecil County.
(c)
(1)
The Sheriff may establish programs for:
(i)
home detention;
(ii)
pretrial release;
(iii)
work release; and
(iv)
prerelease.
(2)
(i)
The Sheriff shall adopt regulations necessary to implement each program established under this section.
(ii)
If a condition that a court imposes on an incarcerated individual is inconsistent with a regulation adopted under this subsection, the condition imposed by the court supersedes the regulation.
(d)
(1)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the court may allow the individual to participate in a program established under this section if the individual:
(i)
is sentenced to the custody of the Warden; and
(ii)
has no other felony charges pending in any jurisdiction.
(2)
An incarcerated individual designated to participate in a program under this section may leave the Community Corrections Center to:
(i)
continue regular employment;
(ii)
seek new employment;
(iii)
attend court–ordered treatment appointments;
(iv)
undergo intensive counseling;
(v)
pursue academic education; or
(vi)
use other community resources or participate in other activities for the purpose of rehabilitation.
(e)
The Sheriff may charge an incarcerated individual participating in a program established under this section a reasonable program participation fee to pay for the costs incurred by the county for the management and administration of the program.
(f)
(1)
If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that a court or the Sheriff has established for participating in a program under this section, the Sheriff or the Sheriff’s designee shall notify the court in writing of the violation.
(2)
An incarcerated individual who violates a trust or condition that a court or the Sheriff has established for participating in a program established under this section is subject to:
(i)
removal from the program; and
(ii)
cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-710 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–710LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in Charles County.
(b)
While confined in the Charles County Detention Center, an incarcerated individual employed under § 11–602 of this title shall pay:
(1)
court–ordered payments for restitution; and
(2)
an amount not to exceed one–third of the incarcerated individual’s net earnings for the cost to Charles County of providing food, lodging, electronic monitoring devices, and clothing for the incarcerated individual.
(c)
The Charles County Sheriff shall:
(1)
establish the per diem rate for an incarcerated individual’s food, lodging, electronic monitoring, and clothing; and
(2)
designate an agent to collect the costs specified in this section.
(d)
The Sheriff’s designee shall deliver the amounts collected under subsection (b)(2) of this section to the Charles County Treasurer.
(e)
(1)
Subject to the requirements of this subsection, the Board of County Commissioners may establish and provide for the administration of a community service program in the county.
(2)
A court may order a person to participate in the community service program if the person:
(i)
has been convicted of a criminal offense or received probation before judgment for a criminal offense; and
(ii)
is recommended to the court for placement in the program by the program staff.
(3)
(i)
A community service program established under this subsection may charge a fee not exceeding $40 for each 8–hour period of community service.
(ii)
The court may waive all or part of a fee charged under this paragraph.
(4)
The community service program staff shall report to the court when a person has completed or failed to complete community service in the program.
(f)
(1)
Subject to the requirements of this subsection, the Board of County Commissioners may establish and provide for the administration of a pretrial release program in the county.
(2)
A court may order a person to participate in the pretrial release program if the person appears before the court after being charged with a criminal offense and detained.
(3)
(i)
The court may order participation at any time during pretrial detention of a person.
(ii)
The court shall require a person to comply with all rules and conditions of supervision for the program if the court orders the person to participate in the program.
(4)
Staff of the pretrial release program shall:
(i)
assess each person referred for assessment to the program by the court;
(ii)
develop standards and criteria for recommended levels of supervision for the program;
(iii)
make recommendations to the court regarding placement of a person in the program, including whether the person is suitable for placement in the program, based on supervision levels developed under item (ii) of this paragraph;
(iv)
supervise each person ordered to participate in the program; and
(v)
immediately report to the court any violation of a condition established by the court or the program.
(5)
Supervision in the pretrial release program may include the use of electronic monitoring and drug and alcohol testing.
(6)
For each person ordered to participate in the pretrial release program under this subsection, the Board of County Commissioners and the Sheriff may enter into an agreement providing for the following services to be performed:
(i)
drug and alcohol testing;
(ii)
electronic monitoring;
(iii)
conducting meetings with each person ordered to participate in the program; and
(iv)
notification by the Sheriff to staff of the pretrial release program of any violations.
(7)
Staff of the pretrial release program shall immediately report to the court any violations of a person’s pretrial release.
(8)
A person who violates a condition established by the court or the program is subject to removal from the program.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-711 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–711LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “warden” means the warden of the Dorchester County Department of Corrections.
(b)
This section applies only in Dorchester County.
(c)
The County Commissioners may establish under the County Department of Corrections programs for:
(1)
community service;
(2)
home detention;
(3)
pretrial release; and
(4)
work release.
(d)
The County Commissioners shall adopt regulations necessary to implement each program established under this section.
(e)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the court may allow the individual to participate in a program established under this section if the individual:
(1)
is sentenced to the custody of the warden; and
(2)
has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction.
(f)
An incarcerated individual designated to participate in a program under this section may leave the detention center to:
(1)
continue regular employment; or
(2)
seek new employment.
(g)
(1)
The warden or warden’s designee shall collect the earnings of an incarcerated individual designated to participate in a work release program, less any payroll deduction required by law.
(2)
From the earnings of the incarcerated individual, the warden shall deduct and disburse an amount that:
(i)
the warden determines to be a reasonable cost for providing food, lodging, and clothing for the incarcerated individual;
(ii)
the County actually incurs for necessary food, travel, and other expenses incidental to the incarcerated individual’s participation in the program;
(iii)
a court imposes for a fine, cost, or restitution;
(iv)
the incarcerated individual is legally obligated to pay, or reasonably wants to pay, for support of a dependent; and
(v)
a court orders the incarcerated individual to repay to the State or the County for the services of an attorney appointed by the court.
(3)
The warden shall:
(i)
credit to the incarcerated individual’s account any remaining balance; and
(ii)
dispose of the balance in the incarcerated individual’s account as the individual reasonably requests and as the warden approves.
(h)
(1)
If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that a court or the County Department of Corrections establishes for participation in a program under this section, the incarcerated individual is subject to:
(i)
removal from the program; and
(ii)
cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
(2)
If a condition that a court imposes on an incarcerated individual is inconsistent with a regulation adopted under this section, the condition imposed by the court controls as to that incarcerated individual.
(3)
If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that the court or the County Department of Corrections establishes, the County Department of Corrections shall notify the sentencing court in writing of the violation.
(i)
(1)
The warden or warden’s designee may authorize compassionate leave under this subsection for any incarcerated individual committed to the County Department of Corrections:
(i)
to visit a seriously ill member of the incarcerated individual’s immediate family; or
(ii)
to attend the viewing or funeral of a member of the incarcerated individual’s immediate family.
(2)
An incarcerated individual who violates the terms of an authorization for compassionate leave is subject to the sanctions specified in subsection (h)(1) and (2) of this section.
(3)
An incarcerated individual who is granted compassionate leave under this subsection may be required to reimburse the County Department of Corrections for any expenses that the Department incurs in granting the leave.
(4)
The warden shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out this subsection.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-712 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–712LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in Frederick County.
(b)
(1)
The Sheriff shall:
(i)
establish a pretrial release program that offers alternatives to pretrial detention; and
(ii)
adopt regulations to administer the program.
(2)
A court may order an individual to participate in the pretrial release program, if the individual:
(i)
appears before the court after being charged and detained on bond; and
(ii)
meets the eligibility requirements of paragraph (4) of this subsection.
(3)
The court may make the order at the imposition of bond, on review of bond, or any other time during the individual’s pretrial detention.
(4)
An individual is eligible for the pretrial release program if the individual:
(i)
is recommended to the court for placement in the program by the program staff;
(ii)
has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction; and
(iii)
is not in detention for:
(1)
a crime of violence; or
(2)
the crime of escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.
(c)
(1)
The Sheriff’s Department may:
(i)
establish and direct a work release program; and
(ii)
adopt guidelines for the operation of the program.
(2)
(i)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge may order that an individual participate in the work release program, subject to the guidelines adopted by the Sheriff.
(ii)
If the sentencing judge is unable to act at the time of an incarcerated individual’s petition for work release, another judge of the committing court may order that the incarcerated individual participate in the work release program.
(3)
In ordering an incarcerated individual to participate in the work release program, the court may allow the incarcerated individual to leave actual confinement to:
(i)
work at gainful, private employment;
(ii)
seek gainful, private employment; or
(iii)
participate in an educational, rehabilitative, or training program in the county.
(4)
Unless the committing court directs otherwise, an incarcerated individual shall be confined in the detention center when not participating in the work release program.
(5)
(i)
The Sheriff or Sheriff’s designee shall collect the earnings of an incarcerated individual in the work release program, less payroll deductions required by law.
(ii)
From the earnings of the incarcerated individual, the Sheriff shall deduct and disburse:
(1)
an amount determined to be the cost to the county for food, lodging, and clothing for the incarcerated individual;
(2)
the actual cost of necessary food and travel and other expenses incidental to the incarcerated individual’s participation in the program;
(3)
any amount a court imposes for a fine, cost, or restitution;
(4)
any amount that the incarcerated individual is legally obligated or reasonably desires to pay for support of a dependent; and
(5)
if applicable, any amount that a court orders the incarcerated individual to repay to the State or to the county for the services of an attorney appointed by the court.
(iii)
The Sheriff shall:
(1)
credit to the incarcerated individual’s account the remaining balance; and
(2)
dispose of the balance in the incarcerated individual’s account as the incarcerated individual reasonably requests and as the Sheriff approves.
(6)
If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that a judge or the Sheriff establishes for conduct or employment, after an administrative hearing that upholds the violation, the incarcerated individual is subject to:
(i)
removal from the work release program; and
(ii)
cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
(d)
(1)
The Sheriff shall:
(i)
establish and administer a home detention program; and
(ii)
adopt regulations for the program.
(2)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge may require that the individual participate in the home detention program.
(3)
An incarcerated individual is eligible for the home detention program if:
(i)
the sentencing judge recommended that the incarcerated individual participate in the program; and
(ii)
the individual has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction.
(4)
An incarcerated individual is not eligible for the home detention program if the incarcerated individual:
(i)
is serving a sentence for a crime of violence; or
(ii)
has been found guilty of the crime of:
(1)
child abuse under § 3–601 or § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(2)
escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-713 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–713LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in Garrett County.
(b)
(1)
The Sheriff may:
(i)
establish a pretrial release program that offers alternatives to pretrial detention; and
(ii)
adopt regulations to administer the program.
(2)
A court may order an individual to participate in the pretrial release program if the individual:
(i)
appears before the court after being charged and detained on bond; and
(ii)
meets the eligibility requirements of paragraph (4) of this subsection.
(3)
The court may make the order at the imposition of bond, on review of bond, or at any other time during the individual’s pretrial detention.
(4)
An individual is eligible for the pretrial release program if the individual:
(i)
is recommended to the court for placement in the program by the program staff;
(ii)
has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction; and
(iii)
is not in detention for:
(1)
a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(2)
the crime of escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.
(c)
(1)
The Sheriff’s Office may:
(i)
establish and direct a work release program; and
(ii)
adopt guidelines for the operation of the program.
(2)
(i)
At the time of sentencing, or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge may order that an individual participate in the work release program, subject to the guidelines adopted by the Sheriff.
(ii)
If the sentencing judge is unable to act at the time of an incarcerated individual’s petition for work release, another judge of the committing court may order the incarcerated individual to participate in the work release program.
(3)
In ordering an incarcerated individual to participate in the work release program, the court may allow the incarcerated individual to leave actual confinement to:
(i)
work at gainful, private employment; or
(ii)
participate in an educational, rehabilitative, or training program in the county.
(4)
Unless the committing court directs otherwise, an incarcerated individual shall be confined in the detention center when not participating in the work release program.
(5)
(i)
The Sheriff or the Sheriff’s designee shall collect the earnings of an incarcerated individual in the work release program, less payroll deductions required by law.
(ii)
From the earnings of the incarcerated individual, the Sheriff shall deduct and disburse:
(1)
an amount determined to be the cost to the county for food, lodging, and clothing for the incarcerated individual;
(2)
the actual cost of necessary food and travel and other expenses incidental to the incarcerated individual’s participation in the program;
(3)
any amount a court imposes for a fine, cost, or restitution;
(4)
any amount that the incarcerated individual is legally obligated or reasonably desires to pay for support of a dependent; and
(5)
if applicable, any amount that a court orders the incarcerated individual to repay to the State or to the county for the services of an attorney appointed by the court.
(iii)
The Sheriff shall:
(1)
credit to the incarcerated individual’s account the remaining balance; and
(2)
dispose of the balance in the incarcerated individual’s account as the incarcerated individual reasonably requests and as the Sheriff approves.
(6)
If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that a judge or the Sheriff establishes for conduct or employment, after an administrative hearing that upholds the violation, the incarcerated individual is subject to:
(i)
removal from the work release program; and
(ii)
cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
(d)
(1)
The Sheriff shall:
(i)
establish and administer a home detention program; and
(ii)
adopt regulations for the program.
(2)
At the time of sentencing, or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge may allow an individual who is convicted of a crime and sentenced to imprisonment to participate in the home detention program.
(3)
Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, an incarcerated individual is eligible for the home detention program if the incarcerated individual:
(i)
is recommended for the program by the sentencing judge; and
(ii)
has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction.
(4)
An incarcerated individual is not eligible for the home detention program if the incarcerated individual:
(i)
is serving a sentence for a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(ii)
has been found guilty of the crime of:
(1)
child abuse under § 3–601 or § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(2)
escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.
(5)
While participating in the home detention program, an incarcerated individual is responsible for:
(i)
the incarcerated individual’s medical care and related expenses; and
(ii)
costs of lodging, food, clothing, transportation, restitution, and taxes.
(6)
The Sheriff may:
(i)
collect a reasonable fee from each incarcerated individual participating in the home detention program; or
(ii)
waive or reduce the fee.
(7)
The Sheriff may determine the maximum number of incarcerated individuals that may participate in the home detention program.
(8)
An incarcerated individual who knowingly violates a term or a condition of the home detention program is subject to the penalties provided under § 11–726 of this subtitle and other disciplinary action provided by law.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-714 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–714LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in Harford County.
(b)
(1)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge may allow an individual who is convicted of a crime and sentenced to imprisonment in a local correctional facility to participate in one of the activities specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection during the individual’s confinement.
(2)
An incarcerated individual who is allowed to do so under paragraph (1) of this subsection may:
(i)
continue regular employment;
(ii)
obtain new employment;
(iii)
participate in a training or rehabilitation program; or
(iv)
attend an educational institution in the county.
(3)
(i)
The sentencing judge may require that the incarcerated individual comply with the terms and conditions that the judge considers appropriate.
(ii)
The incarcerated individual’s participation in an authorized activity may not affect the length of the incarcerated individual’s sentence.
(c)
(1)
The county government shall cooperate in and provide fiscal support for a work release program as provided under subsection (b) of this section.
(2)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an incarcerated individual of a local correctional facility who participates in the work release program may leave actual confinement:
(i)
at necessary and reasonable times, to work at gainful, private employment; or
(ii)
under appropriate conditions, to seek gainful, private employment.
(3)
Unless the committing court directs otherwise, an incarcerated individual shall be confined in the local correctional facility when not participating in the work release program.
(4)
An incarcerated individual who participates in the work release program shall surrender to the Sheriff:
(i)
a reasonable fee, as determined by the Sheriff, for the cost of providing food, lodging, and clothing for the incarcerated individual;
(ii)
the actual cost of necessary food, travel, and other expenses incidental to the participation by the incarcerated individual in the program; and
(iii)
court–ordered payments for restitution.
(5)
If an incarcerated individual in the work release program violates a trust or a condition that the court establishes for conduct or employment, the incarcerated individual is subject to:
(i)
removal from the program; and
(ii)
cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
(d)
(1)
The Sheriff shall:
(i)
establish and administer a home detention program; and
(ii)
adopt regulations for the program.
(2)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge may allow an individual who is convicted of a crime and sentenced to imprisonment in a local correctional facility to participate in the home detention program.
(3)
Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, an incarcerated individual is eligible for the home detention program if:
(i)
the sentencing judge recommends that the incarcerated individual participate in the program; and
(ii)
the incarcerated individual has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction.
(4)
An incarcerated individual is not eligible for the home detention program if the incarcerated individual:
(i)
is serving a sentence for a crime of violence; or
(ii)
has been found guilty of the crime of:
(1)
child abuse under § 3–601 or § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(2)
escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-715 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–715LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Department” means the Howard County Department of Correction.
(3)
“Director” means the Director of the Howard County Department of Correction.
(b)
This section applies only in Howard County.
(c)
(1)
The Department may establish programs for:
(i)
work release;
(ii)
community service; and
(iii)
pretrial services.
(2)
A program established under this section may include an incarcerated individual’s participation in a program of employment, rehabilitation, training, education, or home detention.
(3)
The Director may adopt regulations relating to the operation of a program established under this section.
(d)
(1)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the sentencing judge if available, or otherwise the court may allow an individual to participate in a program established under this section if the individual:
(i)
has been sentenced to the custody of the Department; and
(ii)
has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction for a crime of violence as defined under § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article.
(2)
If the Department approves, an incarcerated individual in the custody of the Howard County Detention Center may leave the Center to participate in a program established under this section.
(3)
An incarcerated individual who has been designated to participate in a program established under this section may:
(i)
continue regular employment; or
(ii)
obtain new employment.
(4)
An incarcerated individual who has been sentenced to the custody of the Department shall be confined to the Howard County Detention Center:
(i)
except as provided in this section; or
(ii)
unless a court orders otherwise.
(e)
An incarcerated individual who is employed while in a program established under this section shall:
(1)
reimburse the Department by paying a fee based on:
(i)
the Department’s estimated cost of providing food and lodging to the incarcerated individual; and
(ii)
the estimated expenses incurred by the Department because of the incarcerated individual’s participation in the program; and
(2)
pay to the Director court–ordered payments for restitution.
(f)
An incarcerated individual employed in the community under this section is not an agent or employee of the county, the Director, the court or any judicial officer, or any public officer of the county.
(g)
An incarcerated individual who violates a condition or provision of trust that the court or the Department establishes is subject to:
(1)
removal from the program; and
(2)
cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-716 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–716LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “warden” means the warden of the Kent County Detention Center.
(b)
This section applies only in Kent County.
(c)
The County Commissioners may establish under the Kent County Detention Center programs for:
(1)
community service;
(2)
home detention;
(3)
pretrial release; and
(4)
work release.
(d)
The County Commissioners shall adopt regulations necessary to implement each program established under this section.
(e)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the court may allow an individual to participate in any program established under this section if the individual:
(1)
is sentenced to the custody of the warden; and
(2)
has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction.
(f)
An incarcerated individual designated to participate in a program under this section may leave the Kent County Detention Center to:
(1)
continue regular employment;
(2)
seek new employment; or
(3)
receive therapy for drug or alcohol addiction.
(g)
(1)
The warden or warden’s designee shall collect the earnings of an incarcerated individual designated to participate in a work release program, less any payroll deduction required by law.
(2)
From the earnings of the incarcerated individual, the warden shall deduct and disburse an amount:
(i)
the warden determines to be the cost to the county for providing food, lodging, and clothing for the incarcerated individual;
(ii)
the county actually incurs for necessary food, travel, and other expenses incidental to participation by the incarcerated individual in the program;
(iii)
a court imposes for a fine, cost, or restitution;
(iv)
the incarcerated individual is legally obligated to pay, or reasonably wants to pay, for support of a dependent; and
(v)
a court orders the incarcerated individual to repay to the State or to the county for the services of an attorney appointed by the court.
(3)
The warden shall:
(i)
credit to the incarcerated individual’s account any remaining balance; and
(ii)
dispose of the balance in the incarcerated individual’s account as the incarcerated individual reasonably requests and as the warden approves.
(h)
(1)
If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that the court or the Kent County Detention Center establishes for conduct or employment, the incarcerated individual is subject to:
(i)
removal from a program specified in subsection (c) of this section; and
(ii)
cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
(2)
If a condition that a court imposes on an incarcerated individual is inconsistent with a regulation adopted under this section, the condition imposed by the court controls as to that incarcerated individual.
(3)
If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that a court or the detention center establishes, the Kent County Detention Center shall notify the sentencing court in writing of the violation.
(i)
(1)
Incarcerated individuals of the Kent County Detention Center who are employed under § 11–602 of this title shall pay:
(i)
court–ordered payments for restitution; and
(ii)
the reasonable cost of the food, lodging, and clothing of the incarcerated individual.
(2)
The County Commissioners shall:
(i)
establish a reasonable per diem rate for the food, lodging, and clothing of an incarcerated individual; and
(ii)
designate the warden as the agent to collect these costs.
(j)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the county may collect from an incarcerated individual who is sentenced to the Kent County Detention Center for nonconsecutive periods of 48 hours or less an amount determined to be the average cost to the county of providing food, lodging, and clothing for the incarcerated individual.
(2)
A court may waive any or all of the charge specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(k)
(1)
The warden or warden’s designee may authorize compassionate leave under this subsection for any incarcerated individual committed to the Kent County Detention Center:
(i)
to visit a seriously ill member of the immediate family of the incarcerated individual; or
(ii)
to attend a viewing or funeral of a member of the immediate family of the incarcerated individual.
(2)
An incarcerated individual who is granted compassionate leave may be required to reimburse the Kent County Detention Center for any expenses that the detention center incurs in granting the leave.
(3)
The warden shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out this subsection.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-717 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–717LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Director” means the Director of the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.
(b)
This section applies only in Montgomery County.
(c)
(1)
The County Council shall establish work release and prerelease programs in accordance with this section.
(2)
A work release or prerelease program shall provide that an incarcerated individual of the County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, on approval of the Director, may leave confinement during necessary and reasonable hours to seek or work at gainful employment and to participate in other rehabilitative activities, including:
(i)
intensive counseling;
(ii)
academic education;
(iii)
home visitation;
(iv)
transitional phased release programs; and
(v)
maximum use of other community resources or other similar rehabilitative activities.
(d)
(1)
At any time during the confinement of an incarcerated individual of the County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, the judge who ordered the confinement or, if that judge is unable to act, another judge of the committing court, may approve the transfer of the incarcerated individual to the work release/prerelease center to participate in a work release or prerelease program:
(i)
in accordance with the selection requirements and programs established by the County Council; and
(ii)
after a recommendation by the Director or the Director’s designee.
(2)
After the incarcerated individual enters the work release or prerelease program, the judge who ordered confinement or, if that judge is unable to act, another judge of the committing court, may order the release of the incarcerated individual from custody based on:
(i)
the recommendation of the Director or Director’s designee; and
(ii)
the report of the incarcerated individual’s performance in the work release or prerelease program.
(3)
When not employed or otherwise participating in a work release program, the incarcerated individual shall be confined in the prerelease center unless the committing court directs otherwise.
(e)
(1)
The Director or the Director’s designee shall collect the earnings of an incarcerated individual participating in a work release or prerelease program under this section, less any payroll deduction required by law.
(2)
From the earnings of the incarcerated individual, the Director may deduct:
(i)
the amount determined to be the cost to the county of providing food, lodging, and clothing for the incarcerated individual;
(ii)
actual and necessary food, travel, and other expenses incidental to the incarcerated individual’s participation in the program;
(iii)
an amount the incarcerated individual is legally obligated or desires to pay for the support of a dependent;
(iv)
if applicable, a reasonable amount to repay the State or the county for an attorney appointed by the court; and
(v)
court–ordered payments for restitution.
(3)
The Director shall:
(i)
credit to the incarcerated individual’s account any remaining balance; and
(ii)
dispose of the balance in the incarcerated individual’s account as the incarcerated individual requests and the Director approves.
(f)
(1)
If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that the County Council establishes for conduct or employment, the incarcerated individual is subject to:
(i)
removal from the program; and
(ii)
cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
(2)
If an incarcerated individual violates a condition or a term of the program and the Director or the Director’s designee removes the incarcerated individual from the program because of the violation, a judge of the committing court may redesignate the Division of Correction as the agency of custody for the remaining term of the incarcerated individual’s confinement.
(g)
(1)
The County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation shall provide all work release, prerelease, and similar services to county residents who are sentenced to the jurisdiction of the Division of Correction.
(2)
The Commissioner of Correction may transfer to the County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation only those eligible individuals who are screened and recommended for approval for the work release or prerelease program, or both programs, by both correctional agencies.
(3)
The county facilities shall operate in accordance with general operational standards that the Commissioner of Correction approves.
(4)
The County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation and the Division of Correction shall negotiate a contract each year that provides for State reimbursement on a per diem basis for operational costs to the county for providing the community correctional services described in this section to incarcerated individuals sentenced to the Division of Correction and confined in the County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-718 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–718LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “administrator” means an administrator of a county detention center.
(b)
This section applies only in Prince George’s County.
(c)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an administrator may allow an incarcerated individual sentenced to imprisonment in a detention center after being convicted of a crime or found in contempt of court to leave actual confinement to:
(i)
seek or work at gainful, private employment;
(ii)
participate in a training or rehabilitation program; or
(iii)
attend educational or vocational institutions in the county.
(2)
The administrator may allow the incarcerated individual to leave confinement:
(i)
in accordance with established programs;
(ii)
during necessary and reasonable hours; and
(iii)
after determining that the incarcerated individual is eligible for the program and recommending it to and receiving written approval from the sentencing or administrative judge.
(d)
(1)
The administrator shall adopt guidelines and rules for the conduct of the work release program that shall:
(i)
take into consideration the security of the detention center and the safety of the public; and
(ii)
conform with conditions that a sentencing or administrative judge may impose in a particular case.
(2)
When an incarcerated individual is not employed or otherwise participating in a work release program, the incarcerated individual shall be confined in the detention center in the same manner as any other incarcerated individual committed to the custody of the administrator.
(3)
If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that the administrator establishes in the rules for conduct or employment, the incarcerated individual is:
(i)
subject to removal from the work release program; and
(ii)
after an administrative hearing, subject to cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
(e)
(1)
The authorized representative of a detention center shall collect the earnings of an incarcerated individual, less any payroll deductions.
(2)
From the earnings of the incarcerated individual, the authorized representative of the detention center shall deduct:
(i)
the amount determined to be the cost to the county for food, lodging, and clothing for the incarcerated individual;
(ii)
actual and necessary food, travel, and other expenses incidental to the incarcerated individual’s participation in the program;
(iii)
an amount the incarcerated individual is legally obligated or desires to pay for the support of a dependent; and
(iv)
court–ordered payments for restitution.
(3)
The authorized representative of the detention center shall credit to the incarcerated individual’s account any remaining balance.
(f)
(1)
An administrator may develop educational and vocational programs to further the educational and vocational training of an incarcerated individual sentenced to the detention center.
(2)
(i)
The administrator shall adopt regulations to govern the conduct and participation of an incarcerated individual in an educational or vocational program as necessary for the security of the detention center and the safety of the public.
(ii)
If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that the administrator establishes for conduct during participation in an educational or vocational program, the incarcerated individual:
(1)
is subject to removal from the program, with notice to the sentencing judge; and
(2)
after an administrative hearing, is subject to cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-719 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–719LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in Queen Anne’s County.
(b)
While confined in the Queen Anne’s County Jail, an incarcerated individual employed under § 11–602 of this title shall pay:
(1)
court–ordered payments, including restitution payments; and
(2)
the reasonable cost of the food, lodging, and clothing of the incarcerated individual.
(c)
The County Commissioners shall:
(1)
establish a reasonable per diem rate for the food, lodging, and clothing of an incarcerated individual; and
(2)
designate the Warden of the Queen Anne’s County Jail as the agent to collect the costs and payments specified in this section.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-720 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–720LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in St. Mary’s County.
(b)
(1)
The Sheriff may establish:
(i)
a home detention program;
(ii)
a day reporting program;
(iii)
a work release program;
(iv)
an in–patient treatment program;
(v)
a pretrial release supervision program; and
(vi)
a prerelease program.
(2)
(i)
If the Sheriff establishes a program under this section, the Sheriff shall adopt regulations necessary to implement each program established.
(ii)
If a condition that a court imposes on an individual is inconsistent with a regulation adopted under this subsection, the condition imposed by the court controls as to that individual.
(c)
(1)
At the time of a court proceeding or at any time during an individual’s participation in a program, the court may allow the individual to participate in any program established under this section if the individual:
(i)
is court–ordered to the custody of the Sheriff; and
(ii)
has no other charges for a felony or a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article pending in any jurisdiction.
(2)
An individual who is participating in any program established under this section and who is authorized to participate in a St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center program may, with the approval of the Sheriff or the Sheriff’s designee:
(i)
continue regular employment;
(ii)
seek new employment;
(iii)
attend any court–ordered treatment appointments;
(iv)
receive intensive counseling;
(v)
obtain academic education; or
(vi)
maximize use of other community resources or other similar rehabilitative activities.
(d)
The Sheriff or the Sheriff’s designee may direct an individual participating in a program established under this section to provide proof that the individual has made payments toward any of the following obligations:
(1)
an amount the individual is legally obligated to pay for the support of a dependent;
(2)
court–ordered payments for restitution; or
(3)
court–ordered fees or fines.
(e)
(1)
If an individual violates a trust or a condition that a court or Sheriff has established for participating in any program established under this section, the Sheriff or the Sheriff’s designee shall notify the court in writing of the violation.
(2)
An individual who violates a trust or a condition that a court or Sheriff has established for participating in any program established under this section is subject to:
(i)
removal from the program; and
(ii)
cancellation of any earned diminution of the individual’s term of confinement.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-722 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–722LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in Talbot County.
(b)
While confined in the Talbot County Jail, an incarcerated individual employed under § 11–602 of this title shall pay:
(1)
court–ordered payments for restitution; and
(2)
the cost of the food, lodging, and clothing of the incarcerated individual.
(c)
The County Council shall:
(1)
establish the per diem rate for the food, lodging, and clothing of an incarcerated individual; and
(2)
designate an agent to collect the costs specified in this section.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-723 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–723LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in Washington County.
(b)
(1)
The Sheriff shall:
(i)
establish and administer:
(1)
a home detention program;
(2)
a work release program; and
(3)
a pretrial release program; and
(ii)
adopt regulations necessary to implement each program established under this section.
(2)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the court may allow an individual who is placed in the custody of the Sheriff to participate in any program established under this section.
(3)
Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, an incarcerated individual is eligible to participate in any program established under this section if the incarcerated individual:
(i)
is recommended for the program by the court; and
(ii)
meets eligibility criteria set by the Sheriff.
(4)
An incarcerated individual is not eligible to participate in any program established under this section if the incarcerated individual:
(i)
is incarcerated for or has been convicted previously of a crime of violence listed in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(ii)
has been found guilty of the crime of:
(1)
child abuse under § 3–601 or § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(2)
escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.
(5)
While participating in any program established under this section an incarcerated individual is responsible for:
(i)
the incarcerated individual’s medical care and related expenses; and
(ii)
costs of lodging, food, clothing, transportation, restitution, child support, and taxes.
(6)
The Sheriff may:
(i)
collect a reasonable fee from each incarcerated individual participating in any program established under this section; or
(ii)
waive or reduce the fee.
(7)
The Sheriff may determine the maximum number of incarcerated individuals that may participate in any program established under this section.
(8)
An incarcerated individual who knowingly violates a term or a condition of any program established under this section is subject to the penalties provided under § 11–726 of this subtitle and to other disciplinary action provided by law.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-724 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–724LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Director” means the Director of the Wicomico County Department of Corrections.
(b)
This section applies only in Wicomico County.
(c)
The County Council may establish under the County Department of Corrections programs for:
(1)
community service;
(2)
home detention;
(3)
pretrial release; and
(4)
work release.
(d)
The County Council shall adopt regulations necessary to implement each program established under this section.
(e)
At the time of sentencing or at any time during an individual’s confinement, the court may allow the individual to participate in any program established under this section if the individual:
(1)
is sentenced to the custody of the Director; and
(2)
has no other charges pending in any jurisdiction.
(f)
An incarcerated individual designated to participate in a program specified under subsection (c) of this section may leave the detention center to:
(1)
continue regular employment; or
(2)
seek new employment.
(g)
(1)
The Director or Director’s designee, shall collect the earnings of an incarcerated individual designated to participate in a work release program, less any payroll deduction required by law.
(2)
From the earnings of the incarcerated individual, the Director shall deduct and disburse an amount:
(i)
the Director determines to be a reasonable cost for providing food, lodging, and clothing for the incarcerated individual;
(ii)
the County actually incurs for necessary food, travel, and other expenses incidental to the incarcerated individual’s participation in the program;
(iii)
a court imposes for a fine, cost, or restitution;
(iv)
the incarcerated individual is legally obligated to pay, or reasonably desires to pay, for support of a dependent; and
(v)
a court orders the incarcerated individual to repay to the State or to the County for the services of an attorney appointed by a court.
(3)
The Director shall:
(i)
credit to the incarcerated individual’s account any remaining balance; and
(ii)
dispose of the balance in the incarcerated individual’s account as the incarcerated individual reasonably requests and as the Director approves.
(h)
(1)
If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that a court or the County Department of Corrections has established for participation in a program specified in subsection (c) of this section, the incarcerated individual is subject to:
(i)
removal from the program; and
(ii)
cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
(2)
If a condition that a court imposes on an incarcerated individual is inconsistent with a regulation adopted under this section, the condition imposed by the court controls as to that incarcerated individual.
(3)
If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that a court or the County Department of Corrections establishes, the County Department of Corrections shall notify the sentencing court in writing of the violation.
(i)
(1)
The Director or the Director’s designee may authorize compassionate leave under this subsection for any incarcerated individual committed to the County Department of Corrections:
(i)
to visit a seriously ill member of the incarcerated individual’s immediate family; or
(ii)
to attend the viewing or funeral of a member of the incarcerated individual’s immediate family.
(2)
An incarcerated individual who violates the terms of an authorization for compassionate leave is subject to the sanctions specified in subsection (h)(1) of this section and § 11–726 of this subtitle.
(3)
An incarcerated individual who is granted compassionate leave under this subsection may be required to reimburse the Department for any expenses that the County Department of Corrections incurs in granting the leave.
(4)
The Director shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out this subsection.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-725 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–725LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in Worcester County.
(b)
While confined in the Worcester County Jail, an incarcerated individual employed under § 11–602 of this title shall pay:
(1)
court–ordered payments for restitution; and
(2)
the cost of the food, lodging, and clothing of the incarcerated individual.
(c)
The County Commissioners shall:
(1)
establish the per diem rate for the food, lodging, and clothing of an incarcerated individual; and
(2)
designate an agent to collect the costs specified in this section.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 11-726 (2026)
Title 11. Local Correctional Facilities
Subtitle 7. Individual County Provisions
§ 11–726LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An individual who knowingly violates a restriction on movement imposed as a condition of leave, work release, or a home detention order or agreement under this subtitle is guilty of escape as provided in §§ 9-404 through 9-407 of the Criminal Law Article.
(b)
An individual who knowingly violates any other condition of leave, work release, or a home detention order or agreement imposed under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.