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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 12.02.24.05" title_num="12" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="24" heading="Inmate Programming.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Inmate programming shall ensure that inmates:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Are assessed to determine risks and needs;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Have, if appropriate, an individualized written program plan that addresses identified risks and needs; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Are monitored for implementation of the program plan.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A multidisciplinary approach to programming shall be used in the case management process.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Division shall determine inmate eligibility for programming based on:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The number of inmates that can be served with available program resources; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The principle that inmates closest to release from incarceration have priority for receiving program services.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Inmate participation in programming may be restricted:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If the inmate is in special confinement housing, such as administrative or disciplinary segregation, or protective custody and demonstrates other special needs based on:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Aggressive behavior;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A medical or mental health condition; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Victimization;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Consistent with established case management procedures, if the inmate’s case manager or other authorized staff member determines that participation in programming while in special confinement housing would pose a threat to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Facility safety and security; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The safety of the inmate, staff, or other participants; or</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Because programming in the special confinement housing status at the facility:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Is not available to an inmate; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Would not be beneficial to the inmate.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>An inmate is expected to recognize and communicate the inmate's own needs.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>For an inmate to progress to lower levels of security the inmate shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Meet objective classification criteria; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Participate in programs planned to address the inmate's needs.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Consistent with available resources, the Division shall provide an inmate with programs which address the inmate's needs.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Upon receipt of the final decision on a case management recommendation, the inmate's case manager shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Notify the inmate of the final result;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Distribute the required form; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Ensure that the final result is recorded on the inmate institutional progress sheet, along with the date of the final action.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>The case manager shall monitor assigned case management plans to ensure that each is being implemented. The case manager shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Take appropriate action to ensure that program activities are conducted as scheduled in the plan;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Regularly:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Assess inmate progress;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Provide counseling when necessary; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>If appropriate, propose changes to the plan; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Report to a supervisor each incident where a case management program plan requirement has not been implemented.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>