§ 9–606
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 9-606 (2026)
Title 9. State and Local Correctional System -- Incarcerated Individuals
Subtitle 6. Miscellaneous
§ 9–606LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to local correctional facilities and correctional facilities in the Division of Correction.
(b)
On the recommendation of a health care provider, the managing official of a correctional facility or the managing official’s designee may authorize medical treatment of a juvenile incarcerated individual if:
(1)
in the judgment of the managing official or designee, the treatment is necessary; and
(2)
a parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis of the juvenile is not available on a timely basis to give the authorization.
(c)
A managing official or designee may not be held liable for authorizing medically necessary treatment in good faith.