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

## Subtitle 14 — Commission on Correctional Standards

### Chapter 03 — Minimum Standards for Adult Detention Centers

#### Regulation .08 Standards—Hearings.

*COMAR 12.14.03.08*

The managing official of a correctional facility is responsible for the following:

A. A written policy and procedure governing a formal disciplinary hearing by an impartial individual or committee of individuals not directly involved in the incident, which include provisions for:

  (1) Inmate receipt of a written description of the incident and a specification of the rule violation or violations within 96 hours of the alleged infraction;

  (2) Inmate appearance at the disciplinary hearing:

    (a) Within 9 days, excluding holidays and weekends, of the alleged infraction; and

    (b) Not less than 24 hours after notification of charges, unless waived by the inmate;

  (3) The inmate to be given an opportunity to request and question witnesses, to have staff representatives, to make statements on the inmate's behalf, and to present documentary evidence;

  (4) A record of hearing decisions and rationale;

  (5) Review by the managing official or designee of hearing decisions adverse to the inmate;

  (6) An appeal process; and

  (7) A report of all hearing decisions to the managing official or designee; and

B. A written policy and procedure ensuring that individuals having direct contact with inmates are informed of the facility rules and regulations and disciplinary procedures.