Correctional Services (GCS) — Title 3. Division of Correction

broad knowledge of correctional facilities and systems; and

knowledge of correctional procedures and methods, correctional theories, institutional operations, and the psychology of incarcerated individuals.

the discipline and conduct of incarcerated individuals, including the character of punishments for violations of discipline; and

the duties, discipline, and conduct of officers and other employees of the units in the Division.

governmental units; or

charitable organizations as defined in § 6–101 of the Business Regulation Article.

its expenses, receipts, disbursements, condition, and progress;

the number of incarcerated individuals and each incarcerated individual’s age, sex, race, place of conviction, crime, and term of confinement;

the number of incarcerated individuals who escape, are pardoned, or discharged;

the job classifications for incarcerated individual labor in each department and facility under the authority of the Division;

the daily wage scale at each prison for each job classification under the authority of the Division;

the total number of incarcerated individuals currently employed at facilities under the authority of the Division, disaggregated by facility;

the annual cost of living for incarcerated individuals, including the average cost of:

any remarks and suggestions the Commissioner considers necessary to advance the interests of the correctional facility.

a post–by–post analysis that identifies the actual number of positions needed to safely and securely staff each institution;

the amount of overtime currently being used to meet minimum standards;

an accounting of all institution activities that have been impacted by staffing levels;

an assessment of expected future turnover in personnel; and

an analysis of the need for additional staff.

correctional facilities and systems; and

incarcerated individual programs.

supervise the government, discipline, and policy of the correctional facility;

direct the administering of punishment prescribed by the Commissioner under § 3-205(b)(1) of this subtitle; and

enforce the regulations and directives of the Division.

The report shall include the information required under § 3-207(a) of this subtitle as it relates to the correctional facility.

The statement shall include the information required under § 3-207(b) of this subtitle as it relates to the correctional facility.

The warden of a correctional facility or designee of the warden may issue a retake warrant for the apprehension and return of an escapee.

The warden shall submit a copy of each retake warrant to the State’s Attorney for the county in which the correctional facility from which the escape was made is located.

A sheriff or a police officer who is authorized to serve criminal process and who receives a retake warrant issued under subsection (a) of this section shall execute the warrant in accordance with the directions in the warrant.

A sheriff or police officer who makes an arrest under this subsection shall promptly notify the Division of the arrest.

Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, all officers and other employees of the Division shall be appointed and removed in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

The following positions are in the executive service, the management service, or are special appointments of the skilled service or the professional service in the State Personnel Management System:

the compensation and reimbursement provided under subsection (e) of this section; and

if provided under subsection (c) of this section, a dwelling.

Officers and other employees are entitled to:

Officers and other employees working 40 hours or more per week in a correctional facility are entitled to one free meal per shift as provided in the State budget.

The Secretary shall require an individual to pass a polygraph examination before being appointed to serve as a correctional officer in a correctional facility.

The Secretary shall adopt regulations governing the administration of the polygraph examination required under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

meet the minimum qualifications required by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission; and

complete satisfactorily the training prescribed by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.

The Governor may require the Commissioner to execute a surety bond in an amount that the Governor establishes or an insurance policy of the type and in the amount of coverage determined by the Governor in consultation with the State Treasurer.

The Commissioner may require any officer or other employee of the Division to execute a surety bond in the amount that the Commissioner, with the approval of the State Treasurer, establishes.

The bond shall be conditioned on the individual faithfully performing the duties of office and accounting for all funds officially received.

A surety bond for the Commissioner shall be issued by a corporate surety approved by the Governor.

Any surety bond for an officer or other employee of the Division shall be issued by a corporate surety approved by the Commissioner and the State Treasurer.

may not assume the duties of the individual’s position; and

after 30 days, forfeits the individual’s office or employment.

accept a reward or gift, or a promise of a reward or gift, from an incarcerated individual in a correctional facility in the Division or from a person on behalf of an incarcerated individual;

receive a devise or bequest, or a promise of a devise or bequest, from an incarcerated individual in a correctional facility in the Division or from a person on behalf of an incarcerated individual; or

enter into a contract with an incarcerated individual in a correctional facility in the Division or with a person on behalf of an incarcerated individual.

is a separate structure in which the services specified in § 3–305 of this subtitle are provided;

is architecturally designed and constructed to facilitate the provision of services specified in § 3–305 of this subtitle; and

includes:

located in Baltimore City on a site that is:

able to accommodate the administration, housing, programming, and services required under this subtitle for not fewer than 1.25 times the maximum number of women at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women who were eligible for prerelease status in calendar year 2023, as reported by the Department in its October 2024 report to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee.

identify a location, acquire property, and design a site plan for the prerelease facility for women on or before October 1, 2027, or not later than 6 months thereafter;

begin construction or renovation of the facility on or before July 1, 2028, or not later than 6 months thereafter;

complete the construction or renovation on or before March 1, 2031, or not later than 6 months thereafter; and

begin operating and providing services in the facility on or before September 1, 2031, or not later than 6 months thereafter.

In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

“Evidence–based programs and practices” has the meaning stated in § 6–119 of this article.

“Gender–responsive services” means evidence–based programs and practices that address the needs of eligible individuals regarding their therapeutic, educational, and vocational goals, life skills, psychological development, socialization, culture, exposure to trauma, and life experiences, to reduce criminogenic risks and support successful reentry, recovery, and recidivism reduction.

“Innovative programs and practices” has the meaning stated in § 6–119 of this article.

assist female incarcerated individuals in improving their education, upgrading vocational skills, and obtaining suitable employment through classes to earn industry certification or community college credits, workforce training, and job placement;

provide female incarcerated individuals with the opportunity to strengthen family and community relationships through extended family leave, parenting workshops, and family reunification assistance;

provide integrative and gender–responsive services, including medical treatment, trauma–informed counseling, mental health treatment, and substance use disorder treatment to address overall health and trauma needs and help female incarcerated individuals achieve stable and productive roles in society;

develop individualized and comprehensive reentry plans involving community provider partnerships for female incarcerated individuals to reduce barriers to obtaining housing, jobs, education, health care, childcare and child welfare, transportation, legal advocacy, case management, and other needs; and

screen female incarcerated individuals for eligibility for public benefits and provide relevant applications and assistance completing each application prior to release as part of a reentry plan.

engaging in or seeking employment;

participating in educational programs or vocational training;

participating in community or civic activities;

participating in volunteer work;

participating in athletic competition; or

making personal or family visits.

An incarcerated individual who is on leave is deemed to be in the custody of the Commissioner to the same extent and subject to the same supervision and control as an incarcerated individual who is actually in confinement.

An incarcerated individual who escapes while on leave under this section is subject to the penalties in § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.

5 years have elapsed since expiration of the sentence for the crime of violence; or

the incarcerated individual is within 90 days of release on parole or mandatory supervision; or

child abuse under § 3–601 or § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article; or

escape under § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.

the incarcerated individual’s approved place of employment;

medical or mental health treatment; or

offices of the Department;

determine the amount of reasonable payments; and

collect and disburse the payments.

The Division shall establish a reasonable fee for the cost of electronic supervision and, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, collect the fee from each incarcerated individual in the program.

If the Division determines that an incarcerated individual cannot afford to pay the fee established under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Division may exempt the incarcerated individual wholly or partly from the fee.

An incarcerated individual who willfully violates the conditions of the incarcerated individual’s placement in the program is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year.

Notwithstanding § 9–104 of this article, a sentence under this subsection may be to the jurisdiction of the Division.

obtain and execute search warrants as authorized under § 3–415 of this subtitle; and

make arrests as authorized under § 2–207 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

meet the minimum qualifications required by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission; and

complete satisfactorily the training prescribed by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.

be in writing;

be verified by the applicant; and

describe the premises to be searched and the nature, scope, and purpose of the search.

the scope of the proposed search is reasonable; and

obtaining consent to enter the premises may jeopardize the attempt to take custody of the incarcerated individual.

A search warrant issued under this section shall specify the location of the premises to be searched.

A search conducted in accordance with a search warrant issued under this section may not exceed the limits specified in the warrant.

within the period specified in the warrant, which may not exceed 30 days from the date of issuance; or

within 15 days after the warrant is issued, if no period is specified in the warrant.

authorized to contract for goods and services; or

responsible for procurement of goods and services.

The Chief Executive Officer:

The number of positions for Maryland Correctional Enterprises shall be included within the total personnel allocations provided for the Department.

Maryland Correctional Enterprises may establish a revolving fund to contain an amount that the Treasurer approves.

The revolving fund established under paragraph (1) of this subsection is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

Maryland Correctional Enterprises shall submit an annual statement to the Comptroller and the Treasurer that provides an accurate and detailed accounting of all receipts and disbursements from the revolving fund.

formulate an accounting and record system that at all times indicates the source, nature, and extent of purchases and sales of Maryland Correctional Enterprises; and

maintain accounting records and prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for enterprise fund type activities.

the Governor;

the Secretary; and

the Secretary of Budget and Management.

be in the same general form as a report by the Division on its operations and programs;

include information about present and projected personnel and compensation requirements of Maryland Correctional Enterprises;

list the job classifications for incarcerated individual labor in each department and facility under the authority of Maryland Correctional Enterprises;

list the daily wage scale at each prison for each job classification under the authority of Maryland Correctional Enterprises;

list the total number of incarcerated individuals currently employed at facilities under the authority of Maryland Correctional Enterprises, disaggregated by facility; and

list the race, age, and sex of incarcerated individuals currently employed at facilities under the authority of Maryland Correctional Enterprises, disaggregated by job classification and wage scale.

units of State government;

political subdivisions of the State;

units of the federal government;

units of other states; or

political subdivisions of other states.

The Commissioner and the Chief Executive Officer, with the approval of the Secretary, may develop training programs to provide construction and construction–related services, as defined in Title 11, Subtitle 1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, for State correctional facilities.

The training programs will be developed in consultation with the Maryland and District of Columbia Building Trades Councils.

The programs established under paragraph (1) of this subsection are not subject to:

A construction project under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not exceed $500,000 in total costs per unrelated project as determined by the Secretary.

In this subsection, “personal information” means an individual’s:

A program may not allow an incarcerated individual to have access to the personal information of another.

The uniform standards developed under subsection (a) of this section shall be designed to reflect planned and forecasted product lines and production operations of Maryland Correctional Enterprises, commensurate with the production ability of Maryland Correctional Enterprises.

After review by the Management Council, Maryland Correctional Enterprises shall send the standards to the appropriate contracting units for inclusion in annual goods and service procurement contracts.

In establishing programs required under subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer shall consult with:

The individuals listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall provide appropriate assistance to the Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer in carrying out this section.

when changes are made to the pricing of existing goods and services that are available from Maryland Correctional Enterprises; and

for new goods or services that Maryland Correctional Enterprises intends to make available.

The contracting unit shall inform each unit of State government for which it procures goods or services within 60 days after the award of a contract.

Quarterly, each unit that requires goods or services for its operations shall inform Maryland Correctional Enterprises of its anticipated orders during the next 3–month period.

If Maryland Correctional Enterprises is unable to provide any of the goods or services under the contract, Maryland Correctional Enterprises shall notify the contracting unit so that appropriate alternative action may be taken to meet the needs of units of State government for which the contracting unit procures goods or services.

shall suspend the application of subsection (a) of this section if the Board of Public Works finds that the purposes of Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article are being unduly eroded due to the volume and scope of activities and sales by Maryland Correctional Enterprises; and

may suspend the application of subsection (a) of this section for data entry services that involve information that is protected from disclosure under Title 4 of the General Provisions Article.

if they are produced or provided by an individual on parole or in a work release program;

if the sale is made to a charitable, civic, educational, fraternal, or religious agency, association, or institution for its own use and not for resale within 1 year of the purchase;

to a person for national defense purposes if not prohibited by an act of Congress;

if they are surplus goods remaining after meeting the forecasted requirements of units of State government and political subdivisions and the goods remain unsold 1 year after being produced;

for use by a contractor or subcontractor in performance of a contract with a unit of State government or any other governmental unit in the State;

as allowed under the Private Sector/Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program of the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance; or

if they are related to the preparation or distribution of food or services related to agriculture or seafood processing, when the following conditions are met:

The Secretary and the Secretary of Labor shall adopt regulations that specify how to determine the need for incarcerated individual labor under subsection (b)(7) of this section.

Wages paid to incarcerated individuals under subsection (b)(7) of this section may not be less than wages paid for similar work in the private sector of the same locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor.

Incarcerated individual labor under subsection (b)(7) of this section applies only to incarcerated individuals at the minimum, prerelease, and work release security levels.

the Commissioner;

a representative of the Comptroller of the Treasury, appointed by the State Comptroller;

the Chief Executive Officer;

a member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates;

a member of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;

a representative of the University System of Maryland, appointed by the Chancellor;

a representative of the State Department of Education, appointed by the Governor;

a representative of the Maryland Department of Labor, appointed by the Governor;

a representative of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, appointed by the Governor;

two representatives of organized labor, one from the public sector and one from the private sector, appointed by the Governor in accordance with subsection (b) of this section;

a judge, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland;

two representatives of the business community selected from the fields of manufacturing, services, finance, and information technology, appointed by the Governor in accordance with subsection (b) of this section; and

one representative of a nonprofit organization, appointed by the Governor in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

The term of a member appointed under subsection (a)(10), (12), and (13) of this section is 3 years.

At the end of a term the member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

A member appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

may not receive compensation for membership on the Management Council; but

is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

For fiscal year 2000 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Management Council shall prepare a budget for submission to the Secretary.

The Secretary shall request an appropriation for the Management Council in the annual State budget sufficient for the operation of the Council.

The Management Council shall:

Maryland Correctional Enterprises shall operate industrial plants and service centers recommended under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection primarily with incarcerated individuals in a manner that benefits the State and the training of incarcerated individuals by producing goods or providing services that are practical and adaptable for a prison industry.

review the operation of the programs of Maryland Correctional Enterprises to determine whether:

review the standards for goods and services and the pricing schedules as recommended by the Chief Executive Officer; and

review the occupational health and safety record of programs and other working conditions of incarcerated individuals in the programs of Maryland Correctional Enterprises.

review the success of Maryland Correctional Enterprises in:

solicit and review information pertaining to concerns of participating incarcerated individuals; and

recommend changes as necessary to meet the goals and objectives of Maryland Correctional Enterprises.

solicit ideas, proposals, and suggestions from business representatives, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and members of the public as to how Maryland Correctional Enterprises could enhance the work experience of incarcerated individuals and increase the ability of incarcerated individuals to obtain gainful employment after release;

review and recommend opportunities with private sector employers to expand the Prison Industries Enhancement Program;

review and identify ways to improve the business practices of Maryland Correctional Enterprises in its sales, marketing, inventory, warehousing, and product line operations;

monitor customer satisfaction with price, quality, delivery, and after delivery service; and

review and comment on the operating and capital budgets of Maryland Correctional Enterprises, including cash forecasts.

the Department of Budget and Management;

the Department of General Services;

the Maryland Department of Health;

the Department of Human Services;

the Department of Transportation; and

the Maryland Higher Education Commission; and

may not receive compensation for membership on the Customer Council; but

is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

review the products and services of Maryland Correctional Enterprises;

advise the Chief Executive Officer on quality, availability, style, design, delivery, scheduling, and pricing;

recommend new products and services;

annually review the catalog of Maryland Correctional Enterprises products and recommend changes to improve the catalog;

recommend sales, marketing, and customer satisfaction initiatives;

annually review the Maryland Correctional Enterprises business plan; and

serve as a forum for raising and discussing issues related to any product or service offered by Maryland Correctional Enterprises.

a description of the incarcerated individual;

a photograph of the incarcerated individual;

the family history of the incarcerated individual;

the educational, vocational, and job history of the incarcerated individual;

any previous record of the incarcerated individual;

a summary of the facts of each case for which the incarcerated individual is serving a sentence; and

as required under subsection (c) of this section, the results of:

a risk and needs assessment;

a physical and mental examination; and

an educational, vocational, and job history interview.

Based on the information assembled under subsection (b) of this section, the Division shall classify an incarcerated individual and develop a case plan to guide an incarcerated individual’s rehabilitation while under the custody of the Division.

The case plan developed under this subsection shall include:

an adequate record of the conduct, effort, and progress of the incarcerated individual during confinement; and

a record of the character of any offense committed by the incarcerated individual and the nature and amount of punishment inflicted.

if the record is necessary to ensure proper medical treatment, to a provider of medical services to the incarcerated individual;

to the incarcerated individual’s attorney;

to a person authorized by a court order;

to a person expressly authorized by law;

to a judge of a State court;

to a State’s Attorney;

to an employee of any State unit or a federal or local law enforcement unit, if disclosure is in furtherance of the employee’s lawful duties; and

on written request, to a person who has written authorization for the disclosure from the incarcerated individual.

approves the disclosure; and

is satisfied that:

through the Administrative Office of the Courts;

after proper certification; and

on a monthly basis.

the incarcerated individual’s name;

the date when the incarcerated individual’s sentence commenced;

the county from which the incarcerated individual was committed;

the crime for which the incarcerated individual was committed; and

the exact date when the incarcerated individual will be discharged.

the reasonable value of any State property that the incarcerated individual:

any fees assessed under § 2–118 of this article.

set forth those items that may be credited to or disbursed from an account under this section; and

set forth procedures for carrying out this section, including procedures that provide due process of law to each incarcerated individual before the incarcerated individual’s accounts may be charged with a disbursement under subsection (b) of this section.

concurrent sentences;

partially concurrent sentences;

consecutive sentences; or

a combination of concurrent and consecutive sentences.

Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an incarcerated individual who is serving a sentence for a violation of § 3–303 or § 3–304 of the Criminal Law Article involving a victim who is a child under the age of 16 years, or an incarcerated individual who is serving a sentence for a violation of § 3–305 or § 3–306 of the Criminal Law Article, as the sections existed before October 1, 2017, involving a victim who is a child under the age of 16 years, is not entitled to a diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement as provided under this subtitle.

An incarcerated individual who is serving a sentence for a violation of § 3–303 of the Criminal Law Article that occurred on or after October 1, 2024, is not entitled to a diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement as provided under this subtitle.

The deduction allowed under subsection (a) of this section shall be calculated:

If an incarcerated individual’s term of confinement includes a consecutive or concurrent sentence for a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article or a crime of manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing a controlled dangerous substance in violation of § 5–612 or § 5–613 of the Criminal Law Article, the deduction described in subsection (a) of this section shall be calculated at the rate of 5 days for each calendar month.

during which the incarcerated individual’s sentence is stayed;

during which the incarcerated individual is not in the custody of the Commissioner because of escape; or

for which the Maryland Parole Commission has declined to grant credit after revocation of parole or mandatory supervision.

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 during which the incarcerated individual manifests satisfactory performance of assigned work tasks.

The deduction described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be calculated:

vocational courses;

other educational and training courses;

workforce development training;

cognitive–behavioral therapy;

substance abuse therapy;

life skills training; or

antiviolence therapy, including anger management and conflict resolution.

from the first day that the incarcerated individual participates in the course; and

on a prorated basis for any portion of the calendar month during which the incarcerated individual participates in the course.

an intermediate high academic certificate;

not more than one certificate of completion of a technical or vocational training program that required at least 600 hours of coursework and is approved by the Secretary of Labor and the Commissioner;

a State High School Diploma by Examination under § 11–808 of the Labor and Employment Article;

a high school diploma;

not more than one associate degree; or

not more than one bachelor’s degree.

Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the deduction allowed under subsection (a) of this section shall be 60 days per program completed.

Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, for an incarcerated individual who is serving a sentence for a crime of violence, as defined in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article, the deduction allowed under subsection (a) of this section shall be 40 days per program completed.

An incarcerated individual who is serving a sentence for murder in the first degree or a sexual offense for which registration under Title 11, Subtitle 7 of the Criminal Procedure Article is required is not entitled to a diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement as provided under this section.

The deduction allowed under this subsection shall be in addition to any other deduction awarded under this subtitle.

Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in addition to any other deductions allowed under this subtitle, an incarcerated individual may be allowed a deduction of up to 20 days from the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement for each calendar month during which the incarcerated individual manifests satisfactory progress in those special selected work projects or other special programs, including recidivism reduction programming, designated by the Commissioner and approved by the Secretary.

The deduction described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be calculated at the rate of up to 10 days for each calendar month, if an incarcerated individual’s term of confinement includes a consecutive or concurrent sentence for:

from the first day that the incarcerated individual is assigned to the work project or program; and

on a prorated basis for any portion of the calendar month during which the incarcerated individual participates in the work project or program.

The Division may restore diminution credits revoked under this section.

The Commissioner shall adopt regulations governing the restoration of revoked diminution credits.

to work at gainful public or private employment;

to attend school; or

under appropriate conditions, to seek employment.

An incarcerated individual may apply to the warden of the correctional facility in which the incarcerated individual is confined for permission to participate in the program.

An application shall include:

A warden may recommend an incarcerated individual’s application to the Commissioner.

The Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee may approve, disapprove, or defer action on the application.

If an incarcerated individual’s application is approved, the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee shall adopt a work–release plan for the incarcerated individual that:

At any time and for any reason, the Commissioner may revoke approval for an incarcerated individual to participate in the work–release program.

the incarcerated individual has participated for at least 2 months in the work–release program established under § 3–801 of this subtitle; and

the incarcerated individual’s direct Division supervisor in the work–release program recommends the incarcerated individual for weekend leave.

determine whether to grant authorization for weekend leave; and

establish terms and conditions for weekend leave, which may include the incarcerated individual’s waiver of the right to contest extradition proceedings.

The Division shall designate correctional facilities in the Division to house incarcerated individuals in the work–release program established under § 3–801 of this subtitle.

If the designated facilities are not reasonably near the place of employment of an incarcerated individual who is in the work–release program, the Division may contract with a political subdivision of the State to house the incarcerated individual in a suitable local correctional facility.

The Commissioner shall include as a specific term or condition of an incarcerated individual’s work–release plan the place where the incarcerated individual is to be confined when not released under the work–release program.

An incarcerated individual who is released from actual confinement under a work–release plan may not willfully fail to return to the designated place of confinement at the designated times.

An incarcerated individual who knowingly violates paragraph (1) of this subsection is guilty of escape and on conviction is subject to the penalties of § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.

The Division shall deduct from the incarcerated individual’s earnings in the following order of priority:

Any balance that remains after the deductions are made under subsection (a) of this section shall be:

Any amount deducted under paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection shall be paid to an incarcerated individual’s dependents through the local social services administration in the county in which the dependents reside.

to work at gainful employment;

to live in a noninstitutional environment; or

under appropriate conditions, to live at home under intensive supervision by the Division of Parole and Probation.

An extended work–release plan:

At any time and for any reason, the Commissioner may revoke approval for an incarcerated individual to participate in the extended work–release program.

that the incarcerated individual’s earnings be used to support the incarcerated individual’s family and reimburse the State for the incarcerated individual’s room and board; and

An incarcerated individual who has been placed in an extended work–release plan, including an incarcerated individual who has been allowed to live at home or elsewhere, is deemed to be in the custody of the Commissioner to the same extent, and subject to the same supervision and control, as an incarcerated individual who is actually confined in a correctional facility until the incarcerated individual:

If the Commissioner revokes an extended work–release plan, the incarcerated individual shall be returned to actual confinement in a correctional facility until a new plan is approved for the incarcerated individual.

An incarcerated individual who is released from actual confinement under an extended work–release program may not willfully violate the terms of authorization for release in the incarcerated individual’s extended work–release plan.

An incarcerated individual who knowingly violates paragraph (1) of this subsection is guilty of escape and on conviction is subject to the penalties of § 9–404 of the Criminal Law Article.

When granting compassionate leave to an incarcerated individual, the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, the Assistant Commissioner for Operations, or the Assistant Commissioner for Administration shall:

While on compassionate leave, an incarcerated individual at all times shall possess a copy of the authorization for compassionate leave.

The duration of compassionate leave shall include reasonable time:

The Commissioner may require an incarcerated individual to whom compassionate leave is granted or anyone acting on the incarcerated individual’s behalf to reimburse the Division for the expenses incurred by the Division in granting the leave.

is confined in a correctional facility in the Division;

has been selected to participate in a prerelease program; and

is within 3 months of the incarcerated individual’s anticipated release.

for an employment interview;

as part of a prerelease program relating to employment; or

to participate in a community treatment or educational program that will contribute to the incarcerated individual’s rehabilitation.

The Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, the Assistant Commissioner for Operations, or the Assistant Commissioner for Administration:

Weekend leave may not begin before 6 p.m. on Friday or end after 6 p.m. on the Sunday that immediately follows.

would benefit the incarcerated individual;

would not be detrimental to the public; and

would help rehabilitate the incarcerated individual.

attend an educational program;

improve job skills;

attend a trade licensing examination;

be interviewed for employment;

participate as a volunteer for a governmental unit in an activity that serves the general public;

participate in athletic competition;

participate in a civic activity that benefits the incarcerated individual or the community; or

participate in a residential or nonresidential treatment program including a program for pregnant women or a program to establish bonding between mothers and newborn children.

An incarcerated individual is not eligible for special leave under this section unless the managing official and Commissioner concur that positive attitudinal and growth patterns are being established.

Special leave shall be issued in writing and signed personally by both the managing official and either the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner.

As a condition of granting special leave, the Commissioner may require that the incarcerated individual agree to waive the right to contest extradition proceedings.

The Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner shall file the order granting special leave in the Division.

is confined in a correctional facility in the Division;

is classified to be in prerelease status; and

is recommended by the correctional facility’s case management team and managing official.

When granting family leave to an incarcerated individual, the Commissioner or Commissioner’s designee shall:

While on family leave, an incarcerated individual at all times shall possess a copy of the authorization for family leave.