§ 3–706
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 3-706 (2026)
Title 3. Division of Correction
Subtitle 7. Diminution Credits
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(a)
In addition to any other deductions allowed under this subtitle, as an incentive to reduce a term of incarceration, 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 progress in or completion of:
(1)
vocational courses;
(2)
other educational and training courses;
(3)
workforce development training;
(4)
cognitive–behavioral therapy;
(5)
substance abuse therapy;
(6)
life skills training; or
(7)
antiviolence therapy, including anger management and conflict resolution.
(b)
The deduction described in subsection (a) of this section shall be calculated:
(1)
from the first day that the incarcerated individual participates in the course; and
(2)
on a prorated basis for any portion of the calendar month during which the incarcerated individual participates in the course.