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MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-217 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 2 - Powers and Personnel|Section 3-217 - Performance Bonds

    (a)    (1)    The Governor may require the Commissioner to execute a surety bond in an amount that the Governor establishes.        (2)    The Commissioner may require any officer or other employee of the Division to execute a surety bond in the amount that the Commissioner, with the approval of the Comptroller, establishes.        (3)    The bond shall be conditioned on the individual faithfully performing the duties of office and accounting for all funds officially received.    (b)    (1)    The surety bond for the Commissioner shall be issued by a corporate surety approved by the Governor.        (2)    The surety bond for any officer or other employee of the Division shall be issued by a corporate surety approved by the Commissioner and the Comptroller.    (c)    The premium for a surety bond issued under this section shall be paid by the Division.    (d)    An individual who fails to provide or maintain a surety bond as required by this section:        (1)    may not assume the duties of the individual’s position; and        (2)    after 30 days, forfeits the individual’s office or employment.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-218 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 2 - Powers and Personnel|Section 3-218 - Gifts From Inmates

    (a)    An officer or other employee of the Division may not:        (1)    accept a reward or gift, or a promise of a reward or gift, from an inmate in a correctional facility in the Division or from a person on behalf of an inmate;        (2)    receive a devise or bequest, or a promise of a devise or bequest, from an inmate in a correctional facility in the Division or from a person on behalf of an inmate; or        (3)    enter into a contract with an inmate in a correctional facility in the Division or with a person on behalf of an inmate.    (b)    A gift, reward, bequest, devise, promise, or contract accepted, received, or entered into in violation of this section is void.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-219 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 2 - Powers and Personnel|Section 3-219 - Property Acquisition and Disposal

    (a)    The Division may acquire property by contract, purchase, or other means as required for the Division’s use and for the use of its units.    (b)    The Division may sell, dispose of, or otherwise convey any property as appropriate to the needs of the Division and its units.    (c)    The Division holds title to and has possession of all property previously acquired by the former Department of Correction or any unit of that Department.    (d)    The Division holds title to and has possession of property as a trustee of the State.    (e)    The Division’s custody, use, acquisition, and conveyance of property are subject generally to the powers and functions of the Board of Public Works.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-220 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 2 - Powers and Personnel|Section 3-220 - Financial Control of Facilities

    (a)    The Division controls the financial affairs of each unit in the Division.    (b)    A bill or account against a unit may not be paid unless it is approved by the Division.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-221 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 2 - Powers and Personnel|Section 3-221 - Federal Grants and Loans

    (a)    The Division may apply for and receive funds or property in the form of a grant or loan from the federal government or a unit of the federal government to establish or maintain correctional facilities in the Division on the terms that the Division approves.    (b)    The Division may not apply for a grant or loan under this section if there is a requirement to apply any of the funds or property in contravention of any provision of State law relating to correctional facilities in the Division.    (c)    The Division may not accept a loan under this section unless the Division has obtained any approval required by law.    (d)    The repayment of a loan with interest, if any, shall be made from funds appropriated to the Division in the State budget.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-222 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 2 - Powers and Personnel|Section 3-222 - Expenses

    The expenses relating to guarding, lodging, feeding, clothing, and caring for an inmate who has been sentenced to the jurisdiction of the Division of Correction may not be assessed against, billed to, or paid by a county.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 3 - Prerelease Unit for Women|Section 3-301 - Authority to Operate

    The Commissioner may operate a prerelease unit for women.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 3 - Prerelease Unit for Women|Section 3-302 - Powers and Duties of Commissioner; Generally

    The Commissioner has the same powers and duties relating to a prerelease unit for women as the Commissioner has for any other correctional facility in the Division.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 3 - Prerelease Unit for Women|Section 3-303 - Comprehensive Rehabilitative Prerelease Services

    (a)    The Commissioner shall:        (1)    develop comprehensive rehabilitative prerelease services; and        (2)    make these services available to inmates of a prerelease unit for women.    (b)    The comprehensive rehabilitative prerelease services shall:        (1)    assist inmates in improving their education, upgrading vocational skills, and obtaining suitable employment;        (2)    provide inmates with the opportunity to strengthen family and community relationships through extended family leave;        (3)    assist inmates in improving their physical and mental health and reducing any tendency to abuse alcohol or drugs; and        (4)    provide appropriate counseling, instruction, supervision, and medical and psychological treatment as necessary to help inmates achieve stable and productive roles in society.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 3 - Prerelease Unit for Women|Section 3-304 - Contracts and Purchase of Service Agreements

    (a)    By contract or purchase of service agreement, the Division may arrange for a person or governmental unit to provide comprehensive rehabilitative prerelease services in a prerelease unit for women.    (b)    With the Secretary’s approval, the Commissioner may contract with a person or a municipal or county authority to provide food, housing, transportation, and programs to inmates in a prerelease unit for women.    (c)    Under a contract with the federal government, the Commissioner may house federal inmates in a prerelease unit for women.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 3 - Prerelease Unit for Women|Section 3-305 - Leave for Inmates

    (a)    Subject to regulations adopted by the Commissioner, the Commissioner may delegate to the facility administrator of a prerelease unit for women the authority to grant inmates the privilege of leaving the confines of the unit for the purpose of:        (1)    engaging in or seeking employment;        (2)    participating in educational programs or vocational training;        (3)    participating in community or civic activities;        (4)    participating in volunteer work;        (5)    participating in athletic competition; or        (6)    making personal or family visits.    (b)    When outside the confines of a prerelease unit for women, an inmate shall carry, at all times, a copy of the form signed by the facility administrator containing the conditions governing the grant of leave.    (c)    (1)    An inmate who is on leave is deemed to be in the custody of the Commissioner to the same extent and subject to the same supervision and control as an inmate who is actually in confinement.        (2)    An inmate who escapes while on leave under this section is subject to the penalties in § 9-404 of the Criminal Law Article.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-401 - "Program" Defined

    In this subtitle, “program” means a home detention program established under this subtitle.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-402 - Home Detention Authorized

    With the Secretary’s approval, the Commissioner may establish a home detention program under which an inmate in the custody of the Commissioner may live in a private dwelling that the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee approves.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-403 - Methods of Supervision

    An inmate in the program shall be supervised by means of:         (1)    electronic devices; and        (2)    direct contact by employees of the Division.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-404 - Eligibility

    An inmate is not eligible for the program if the inmate:         (1)    is serving a life sentence;        (2)    has been found guilty of a crime of violence as defined in § 14-101 of the Criminal Law Article unless:            (i)    5 years have elapsed since expiration of the sentence for the crime of violence; or            (ii)    the inmate is within 90 days of release on parole or mandatory supervision; or        (3)    has been found guilty of the crime of:            (i)    child abuse under § 3-601 or § 3-602 of the Criminal Law Article; or            (ii)    escape under § 9-404 of the Criminal Law Article.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-405 - Conditions of Placement

    An inmate may be placed in the program if:         (1)    the inmate agrees to waive the inmate’s right to contest extradition;        (2)    the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee approves the placement; and        (3)    the inmate has served any statutorily imposed minimum sentence, less the allowances for diminution of the inmate’s term of confinement provided under Subtitle 7 of this title and § 6-218 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-406 - Restrictions on Movement

    While in the program, an inmate must remain in the inmate’s approved dwelling except:         (1)    with the approval of the program administrator, to go directly to and from:            (i)    the inmate’s approved place of employment;            (ii)    medical or mental health treatment; or            (iii)    offices of the Department;        (2)    as required by legitimate medical or other emergencies; or        (3)    as otherwise allowed or directed by the program administrator.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-407 - Living Expenses and Support Payments

    (a)    An inmate in the program is responsible for all of the inmate’s living expenses, including those for food, clothing, shelter, and utilities.    (b)    Unless otherwise allowed by the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee, as a condition of participation in the program, an inmate shall make any court ordered payments for the support of dependents.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-408 - Restitution and Fees

    (a)    To satisfy court ordered restitution that an inmate in the program owes, the Division shall:        (1)    determine the amount of reasonable payments; and        (2)    collect and disburse the payments.    (b)    (1)    The Division shall establish a reasonable fee for the cost of electronic supervision and, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, collect the fee from each inmate in the program.        (2)    If the Division determines that an inmate cannot afford to pay the fee established under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Division may exempt the inmate wholly or partly from the fee.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-409 - Prohibited Acts

    (a)    (1)    An inmate who willfully violates the conditions of the inmate’s placement in the program is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year.        (2)    Notwithstanding § 9-104 of this article, a sentence under this subsection may be to the jurisdiction of the Division.    (b)    Commission of any crime by an inmate constitutes a violation of the conditions of the inmate’s placement in the program.    (c)    An inmate who knowingly violates § 3-406 of this subtitle is guilty of escape and on conviction is subject to the penalties of § 9-404 of the Criminal Law Article.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-410 - Agency Relationship

    An inmate in the program is not an agent or employee of the Division.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-411 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-411 - Parole

    An inmate’s participation in the program does not affect the inmate’s eligibility for parole, diminution credits, or other privileges available by law to inmates in the custody of the Commissioner.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-412 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-412 - Correctional Employees

    (a)    The Commissioner shall employ correctional employees to monitor and provide security for inmates in the program.    (b)    A correctional employee designated to monitor inmates in the program may:        (1)    obtain and execute search warrants as authorized under § 3–415 of this subtitle; and        (2)    make arrests as authorized under § 2–207 of the Criminal Procedure Article.    (c)    A correctional employee authorized to make arrests under this section shall:        (1)    meet the minimum qualifications required by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission; and        (2)    complete satisfactorily the training prescribed by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-413 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-413 - Removal From Program

    The Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee may remove an inmate from the program at any time and for any reason.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-414 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-414 - Regulations

    (a)    With the Secretary’s approval, the Commissioner shall adopt regulations to implement the program.    (b)    Notwithstanding § 10–101(g)(2)(i) of the State Government Article, the regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the requirements of Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-415 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 4 - Home Detention Program|Section 3-415 - Search Warrants

    (a)    The Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee may apply to a judge of the District Court or a circuit court for a search warrant to enter the approved dwelling of an inmate in the program to search for the inmate.    (b)    An application for a search warrant shall:        (1)    be in writing;        (2)    be verified by the applicant; and        (3)    describe the premises to be searched and the nature, scope, and purpose of the search.    (c)    A judge who receives an application for a search warrant may issue a warrant on a finding that:        (1)    the scope of the proposed search is reasonable; and        (2)    obtaining consent to enter the premises may jeopardize the attempt to take custody of the inmate.    (d)    (1)    A search warrant issued under this section shall specify the location of the premises to be searched.        (2)    A search conducted in accordance with a search warrant issued under this section may not exceed the limits specified in the warrant.    (e)    A search warrant issued under this section shall be executed and returned to the issuing judge:        (1)    within the period specified in the warrant, which may not exceed 30 days from the date of issuance; or        (2)    within 15 days after the warrant is issued, if no period is specified in the warrant.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Correctional Enterprises|Section 3-501 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Chief Executive Officer” means the Chief Executive Officer of Maryland Correctional Enterprises.    (c)    “Contracting unit” means a unit of State government that is:        (1)    authorized to contract for goods and services; or        (2)    responsible for procurement of goods and services.    (d)    “Management Council” means the Maryland Correctional Enterprises Management Council.    (e)    “Political subdivision” means a county, municipal corporation, or special taxing district.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Correctional Enterprises|Section 3-502 - Legislative Policy

    The purpose of this subtitle is to establish a Maryland Correctional Enterprises organization in the Division that:         (1)    is financially self-supporting, generates revenue for its operations and capital investments, and reimburses the Division at a reasonable rate for services exchanged between the Division and Maryland Correctional Enterprises;        (2)    provides meaningful work experiences for inmates that are intended to allow inmates to improve work habits, attitudes, and skills for the purpose of improving the employability of the inmates on release;        (3)    seeks to develop industries that provide full-time work experience or rehabilitation programs for all eligible inmates;        (4)    operates correctional industries in an environment that resembles as closely as possible the environment of private sector business operations; and        (5)    makes the Division responsible for and accountable to the Secretary and the Governor for the Maryland Correctional Enterprises program.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Correctional Enterprises|Section 3-503 - Established

    There is a Maryland Correctional Enterprises organization in the Division.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Correctional Enterprises|Section 3-504 - Authority of Division of Correction

    The Division may exercise any authority necessary to perform properly any of its duties or functions under this subtitle.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Correctional Enterprises|Section 3-505 - Chief Executive Officer

    The Secretary shall appoint a Chief Executive Officer with the approval of the Management Council.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Correctional Enterprises|Section 3-506 - Staff

    (a)    (1)    The Chief Executive Officer:            (i)    shall determine the personnel requirements of Maryland Correctional Enterprises;            (ii)    is the appointing authority for all personnel of Maryland Correctional Enterprises; and            (iii)    may hire individuals and inmates consistent with existing policies and procedures of Maryland Correctional Enterprises as of July 1, 2012.        (2)    The number of positions for Maryland Correctional Enterprises shall be included within the total personnel allocations provided for the Department.    (b)    Special appointment positions in Maryland Correctional Enterprises are managerial, supervisory, and confidential positions.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  3-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 3 - Division of Correction|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Correctional Enterprises|Section 3-507 - Budget; Funding

    (a)    The Department shall include the budget for Maryland Correctional Enterprises in the Department’s budget.    (b)    (1)    Maryland Correctional Enterprises may establish a revolving fund to contain an amount that the Treasurer approves.        (2)    (i)    Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the revolving fund may be used for general operating expenses and the purchase of capital assets.            (ii)    The revolving fund may be used to provide financial assistance, up to $250,000 in a fiscal year, to the Division of Correction to establish and operate employment readiness training programs and transitional services to rehabilitate inmates currently or previously employed by Maryland Correctional Enterprises.        (3)    The revolving fund established under paragraph (1) of this subsection is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (4)    Maryland Correctional Enterprises shall submit an annual statement to the Comptroller and the Treasurer that provides an accurate and detailed accounting of all receipts and disbursements from the revolving fund.    (c)    General Fund money may be appropriated to Maryland Correctional Enterprises to be used for the direct expenses of training inmates.