# Correctional Services (GCS)

## Title 3. Division of Correction

### Subtitle 7. Diminution Credits

#### Section 3-706

(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.

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