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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 12.02.12.01" title_num="12" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="12" heading="Purpose.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Work release is a privilege which may be granted to an eligible inmate in order to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Provide an inmate with the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to function in the community in preparation for eventual release;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Complement the educational and vocational training obtained within the Division;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Enable the inmate to meet the following types of financial obligations:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Room,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Board,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Transportation costs,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Clothing,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Support payments for dependents, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Victim restitution;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Provide an inmate with the opportunity to gain work experience and develop positive work habits;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Enable an inmate to attend school.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>