§ 7–305
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 7-305 (2026)
Title 7. Parole, Release on Mandatory Supervision, and Executive Clemency
Subtitle 3. Eligibility for Parole; Parole Hearings
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Each hearing examiner and commissioner determining whether an incarcerated individual is suitable for parole, and the Commission before entering into a predetermined parole release agreement, shall consider:
(1)
the circumstances surrounding the crime;
(2)
the physical, mental, and moral qualifications of the incarcerated individual;
(3)
the progress of the incarcerated individual during confinement, including the academic progress of the incarcerated individual in the mandatory education program required under § 22–102 of the Education Article;
(4)
a report on a drug or alcohol evaluation that has been conducted on the incarcerated individual, including any recommendations concerning the incarcerated individual’s amenability for treatment and the availability of an appropriate treatment program;
(5)
whether, taking into account the totality of the circumstances including the age of the incarcerated individual, there is reasonable probability that the incarcerated individual, if released on parole, will not recidivate;
(6)
whether release of the incarcerated individual on parole is compatible with public safety;
(7)
any victim’s original or subsequently filed victim impact statement, an updated victim impact statement, or any recommendation prepared under § 7–801 of this title;
(8)
any recommendation made by the sentencing judge at the time of sentencing;
(9)
any information that is presented to a commissioner at a meeting with the victim;
(10)
any testimony presented to the Commission by the victim or the victim’s designated representative under § 7–801 of this title; and
(11)
compliance with the case plan developed under § 7–301.1 of this subtitle or § 3–601 of this article.