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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 12.02.15.05" title_num="12" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="15" heading="Notification of Return from Escape.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>When an escapee is returned to the custody of the Division, the Commissioner shall ensure that the warden of the institution receiving the returned escapee prepares a letter notifying the Maryland State Police of the return from escape, with copies provided to the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Local law enforcement agency;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>FBI;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Commissioner; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Baltimore City fugitive squad.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The notification of return from escape may be completed on a monthly basis. The Commissioner shall ensure that each warden ensures that the notification of return from escape includes the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Name of returned escapee;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Division commitment number;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Date of escaped inmate's return to the custody of the Division; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Escape retake warrant number.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Commissioner shall ensure that each warden sends copies of the notification of return from escape to the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Local law enforcement agency;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>FBI;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Commissioner;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Baltimore City fugitive squad; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The crime victim who shall be notified of an inmate's escape under Regulation .03 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Commissioner shall ensure that the warden of the institution of return prepares appropriate information for the State's Attorney's Office regarding an inmate's return from escape, and forwards it by cover letter to the State's Attorney. The Commissioner shall ensure that each warden establishes procedures to ensure that a copy of the letter sent to the State's Attorney is also sent to the Division assistant commissioner for field services.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The Commissioner shall ensure that a warden places a copy of an escape retake warrant in an inmate's commitment file.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>