§ 9–619
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 9-619 (2026)
Title 9. State and Local Correctional System -- Incarcerated Individuals
Subtitle 6. Miscellaneous
§ 9–619LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Program” means the Volunteer Services Program.
(b)
There is a Volunteer Services Program in the Division of Correction.
(c)
The Division of Correction shall establish a protocol for registering volunteers, including formerly incarcerated individuals and organizations led by formerly incarcerated individuals, in the Program to have access to State correctional facilities for the purpose of assisting incarcerated individuals with release preparation.
(d)
The protocol established under subsection (c) of this section shall require:
(1)
the Division of Correction to maintain a record of volunteers registered in the Program;
(2)
subject to subsection (e) of this section, the registration of volunteers in the Program to be made available to the public; and
(3)
a volunteer in the Program to provide to the Division of Correction a written schedule describing when the volunteer intends to access a State correctional facility.
(e)
A volunteer in the Program:
(1)
has the right to elect whether the volunteer’s name is made available to the public; and
(2)
must consent in writing if the volunteer elects the disclosure of the volunteer’s name to the public.
(f)
The Division of Correction may not deny a schedule provided under subsection (d)(3) of this section unless the schedule interferes with the normal function of the State correctional facility.