§ 3–704
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 3-704 (2026)
Title 3. Division of Correction
Subtitle 7. Diminution Credits
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(a)
An incarcerated individual shall be allowed a deduction in advance from the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
(b)
(1)
The deduction allowed under subsection (a) of this section shall be calculated:
(i)
from the first day of commitment to the custody of the Commissioner through the last day of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement;
(ii)
except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, at the rate of 10 days for each calendar month; and
(iii)
on a prorated basis for any portion of a calendar month.
(2)
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.
(c)
A deduction under this section may not be allowed for a period during which an incarcerated individual does not receive credit for service of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement, including a period:
(1)
during which the incarcerated individual’s sentence is stayed;
(2)
during which the incarcerated individual is not in the custody of the Commissioner because of escape; or
(3)
for which the Maryland Parole Commission has declined to grant credit after revocation of parole or mandatory supervision.