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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 12.02.25.01" title_num="12" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="25" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Case management unit” means a unit assigned to Division headquarters which is responsible for oversight and coordination of the MAP process.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Case management specialist” means the assigned employee who is responsible for each eligible inmate in the case management process.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Division of Correction or designee.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Correctional options program” means a graduated series of sanctions, treatment, and other program assistance focusing on nonviolent offenders.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Division” means Division of Correction.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“MAP” means mutual agreement programming which is a process of negotiating an agreement between an inmate, the Parole Commission, and the Division.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“MAP agreement” means an agreement between an inmate, the Division, and the Maryland Parole Commission. This agreement stipulates programming in which an inmate shall participate and includes a guaranteed parole release date that is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all programming requirements in the agreement.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“MAP proposal” means a suggested program plan and suggested parole release that is considered at a MAP negotiation for inclusion in a MAP agreement.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>