# Correctional Services (GCS)

## Title 6. Parole and Probation

### Subtitle 1. Division of Parole and Probation

#### Section 6-104

(a) Subject to the authority of the Secretary and in addition to any other duties established by law, the Division:

  (1) shall:

    (i) administer a validated screening tool on each individual on parole or mandatory supervision under the supervision of the Division;

    (ii) administer a risk and needs assessment and develop an individualized case plan for each individual on parole or mandatory supervision who has been screened as moderate or high risk to reoffend;

    (iii) supervise an individual on parole or mandatory supervision based on the results of a validated screening tool or risk and needs assessment conducted under items (i) or (ii) of this item;

    (iv) supervise an individual under mandatory supervision until the expiration of the individual's maximum term or terms of confinement;

    (v) regularly inform the Commission of the activities of offenders who are supervised by the Division, including, if requested by the Commission, any graduated sanctions imposed under Sec. 6-121 of this subtitle;

    (vi) issue a warrant for the retaking of an offender charged with a violation of a condition of parole or mandatory supervision, if this authority is delegated by the Commission to the Director of the Division; and

    (vii) administer the Drinking Driver Monitor Program, collect supervision fees, and adopt guidelines for collecting the monthly program fee assessed in accordance with Sec. 6-115 of this subtitle; and

  (2) may recommend:

    (i) that the Commission modify any condition of parole or mandatory supervision; and

    (ii) that the Commission issue a warrant for the retaking of an offender.

(b) Funding for the Drinking Driver Monitor Program shall be as provided in the State budget.

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