# Correctional Services (GCS)

## Title 5. Division of Pretrial Detention and Services

### Subtitle 3. Pretrial Release Services Program

#### Section 5-301

(a) There is a Pretrial Release Services Program in the Division.

(b) Subject to the authority of the Commissioner and in addition to any other duties established by law, the Pretrial Release Services Program shall perform the pretrial release duties formerly performed by the Pretrial Release Services Division of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, the Pretrial Release Committee, and the Division of Parole and Probation.

#### Section 5-302

(a)

  (1) With the approval of the Secretary, the Commissioner shall appoint the Director and Deputy Director of the Pretrial Release Services Program.

  (2) The Director is the head of the Pretrial Release Services Program.

(b)

  (1) The Director and Deputy Director of the Pretrial Release Services Program serve at the pleasure of the Commissioner.

  (2) The Director and Deputy Director are entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.

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