# COMAR Title 12 — Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

## Subtitle 02 — Division of Correction

### Chapter 12 — Work Release

#### Regulation .01 Purpose.

*COMAR 12.02.12.01*

A. The Division shall establish a work release program for an eligible inmate who can safely be allowed to enter the community unescorted with minimum risk to public safety.

B. Work release is a privilege which may be granted to an eligible inmate in order to:

  (1) Provide an inmate with the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to function in the community in preparation for eventual release;

  (2) Complement the educational and vocational training obtained within the Division;

  (3) Enable the inmate to meet the following types of financial obligations:

    (a) Room,

    (b) Board,

    (c) Transportation costs,

    (d) Clothing,

    (e) Support payments for dependents, and

    (f) Victim restitution;

  (4) Provide an inmate with the opportunity to gain work experience and develop positive work habits;

  (5) Enable an inmate to attend school.