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MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  5-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 5 - Division of Pretrial Detention and Services|Subtitle 4 - Baltimore City Detention Center|Section 5-403 - Assistant Wardens

    (a)    The Commissioner may appoint assistant wardens for the Baltimore City Detention Center as provided in the State budget.    (b)    An assistant warden serves at the pleasure of the Commissioner.    (c)    Subject to the authority of the Commissioner and the Secretary, in the absence of the warden, an assistant warden designated by the warden is in charge of the Baltimore City Detention Center.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  5-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 5 - Division of Pretrial Detention and Services|Subtitle 4 - Baltimore City Detention Center|Section 5-404 - Centralized Booking Facility

    (a)    The Division shall operate a centralized booking facility for Baltimore City.    (b)    The centralized booking facility shall include:        (1)    pretrial release services;        (2)    District Court Commissioners;        (3)    an Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City; and        (4)    Baltimore City Police Services.    (c)    The centralized booking facility or the Baltimore City Detention Center shall be equipped for video bail review.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  5-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 5 - Division of Pretrial Detention and Services|Subtitle 4 - Baltimore City Detention Center|Section 5-405 - Inmate Medical Care

    (a)    An inmate in the Baltimore City Detention Center who is sick, injured, or disabled shall:        (1)    reimburse the State, as appropriate, for the payment of medical expenses; and        (2)    provide the warden with any information relating to:            (i)    the existence of any health insurance, group health plan, or prepaid medical care coverage under which the inmate is insured or covered;            (ii)    the inmate’s eligibility for benefits under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program;            (iii)    the name and address of the third party payor; and            (iv)    any policy or other identifying number relating to items (i) through (iii) of this item.    (b)    (1)    In addition to obtaining any reimbursement authorized under subsection (a) of this section and subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, the Department shall establish a reasonable fee, not to exceed $4, for each visit by an inmate to an institutional medical unit or noninstitutional physician, dentist, or optometrist.        (2)    The per visit fee shall be deducted from an inmate’s spending financial account, reserve financial account, or similar account held by the warden on behalf of the inmate.        (3)    The fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the General Fund of the State.        (4)    This subsection does not apply to a visit by an inmate to a medical unit or a physician, dentist, or optometrist if the visit is:            (i)    required as a part of the intake process;            (ii)    required for an initial physical examination;            (iii)    due to a referral by a nurse or physician’s assistant;            (iv)    provided during a follow-up visit that is initiated by a medical professional from the Baltimore City Detention Center;            (v)    initiated by a medical or mental health staff member of the Baltimore City Detention Center; or            (vi)    required for necessary treatment.    (c)    Subsections (a) and (b) of this section do not impose liability for reimbursement or payment of medical expenses on any person other than an inmate personally or through a person that provides insurance, coverage, or other benefits described under subsection (a) of this section.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  5-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 5 - Division of Pretrial Detention and Services|Subtitle 4 - Baltimore City Detention Center|Section 5-406 - Authorization for Medical Treatment for Juvenile Inmates

    (a)    On the recommendation of a health care provider, the warden of the Baltimore City Detention Center and the warden’s designees may authorize medical treatment of a juvenile inmate when in the judgment of the warden or a designee the treatment is required and a parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis of the juvenile is not available on a timely basis to give the authorization.    (b)    The warden or the warden’s designees may not be held liable for authorizing medical treatment under this section in good faith.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  6-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 6 - Parole and Probation|Subtitle 1 - Division of Parole and Probation|Section 6-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    (1)    “Absconding” means willfully evading supervision.        (2)    “Absconding” does not include missing a single appointment with a supervising authority.    (c)    “Commission” means the Maryland Parole Commission.    (d)    “Crime of violence” has the meaning stated in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article.    (e)    “Criminal risk factors” means an individual’s characteristics and behaviors that:        (1)    affect the individual’s risk of engaging in criminal behavior; and        (2)    are diminished when addressed by effective treatment, supervision, and other support services, resulting in a reduced risk of criminal behavior.    (f)    “Director” means the Director of the Division or the Director’s designee.    (g)    “Division” means the Division of Parole and Probation.    (h)    “Mandatory supervision” has the meaning stated in § 7–101 of this article.    (i)    “Offender” means an individual on parole or under mandatory supervision.    (j)    “Parolee” means an individual who has been released on parole.    (k)    “Program” means a home detention program established under § 6–108 of this subtitle.    (l)    “Risk and needs assessment” means an actuarial tool validated on the State’s correctional population that determines:        (1)    an individual’s risk of reoffending; and        (2)    the criminal risk factors that, when addressed, reduce the individual’s risk of reoffending.    (m)    “Technical violation” means a violation of a condition of probation, parole, or mandatory supervision that does not involve:        (1)    an arrest or a summons issued by a commissioner on a statement of charges filed by a law enforcement officer;        (2)    a violation of a criminal prohibition other than a minor traffic offense;        (3)    a violation of a no–contact or stay–away order; or        (4)    absconding.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  6-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 6 - Parole and Probation|Subtitle 1 - Division of Parole and Probation|Section 6-102 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not apply to:         (1)    an inmate retained in the custody of the Patuxent Institution for:            (i)    examination to determine if the inmate is an eligible person, as defined in § 4-101 of this article; or            (ii)    confinement as an eligible person under Title 4 of this article; or        (2)    a juvenile committed to the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Services or an institution or facility under its jurisdiction.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  6-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 6 - Parole and Probation|Subtitle 1 - Division of Parole and Probation|Section 6-103 - Established

    There is a Division of Parole and Probation in the Department.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  6-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 6 - Parole and Probation|Subtitle 1 - Division of Parole and Probation|Section 6-104 - Duties and Powers Generally; Funding for Drinking Driver Monitor Program

    (a)    Subject to the authority of the Secretary and in addition to any other duties established by law, the Division:        (1)    shall:            (i)    administer a validated screening tool on each individual on parole or mandatory supervision under the supervision of the Division;            (ii)    administer a risk and needs assessment and develop an individualized case plan for each individual on parole or mandatory supervision who has been screened as moderate or high risk to reoffend;            (iii)    supervise an individual on parole or mandatory supervision based on the results of a validated screening tool or risk and needs assessment conducted under items (i) or (ii) of this item;            (iv)    supervise an individual under mandatory supervision until the expiration of the individual’s maximum term or terms of confinement;            (v)    regularly inform the Commission of the activities of offenders who are supervised by the Division, including, if requested by the Commission, any graduated sanctions imposed under § 6–121 of this subtitle;            (vi)    issue a warrant for the retaking of an offender charged with a violation of a condition of parole or mandatory supervision, if this authority is delegated by the Commission to the Director of the Division; and            (vii)    administer the Drinking Driver Monitor Program, collect supervision fees, and adopt guidelines for collecting the monthly program fee assessed in accordance with § 6–115 of this subtitle; and        (2)    may recommend:            (i)    that the Commission modify any condition of parole or mandatory supervision; and            (ii)    that the Commission issue a warrant for the retaking of an offender.    (b)    Funding for the Drinking Driver Monitor Program shall be as provided in the State budget.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  6-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 6 - Parole and Probation|Subtitle 1 - Division of Parole and Probation|Section 6-105 - Director

    (a)    With the approval of the Governor and the advice and consent of the Senate, the Secretary shall appoint the Director.    (b)    The Director is the head of the Division.    (c)    Before taking office, the appointee shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (d)    The Director serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.    (e)    The Director is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  6-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 6 - Parole and Probation|Subtitle 1 - Division of Parole and Probation|Section 6-106 - Powers of Director

    (a)    There is a Warrant Apprehension Unit in the Division of Parole and Probation.    (b)    The Director may authorize parole and probation employees of the Warrant Apprehension Unit to:        (1)    execute warrants for the retaking of offenders;        (2)    execute warrants for the arrest of probationers for whom a warrant is issued for an alleged violation of probation;        (3)    obtain and execute search warrants as authorized under § 6–109 of this subtitle; and        (4)    arrest offenders in the program as authorized under § 2–207 of the Criminal Procedure Article.    (c)    A parole and probation employee who is 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.    (d)    A parole and probation employee who is authorized to make arrests under this section may also exercise the powers of a peace officer and police officer.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  6-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 6 - Parole and Probation|Subtitle 1 - Division of Parole and Probation|Section 6-107 - Retaking Alleged Violator

    A sheriff or police officer authorized to serve criminal process or a parole and probation employee designated under § 6-106 of this subtitle who receives a warrant for the retaking of an alleged violator shall execute the warrant in accordance with the directions in the warrant.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  6-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 6 - Parole and Probation|Subtitle 1 - Division of Parole and Probation|Section 6-108 - Home Detention Program -- in General

    (a)    With the Secretary’s approval, the Director may establish a home detention program under which an offender may live in a private dwelling that the Director approves.    (b)    An offender in the program shall be supervised by means of:        (1)    electronic devices; and        (2)    direct contact by employees of the Division.    (c)    An offender is not eligible for the program if a violation of a condition of parole or mandatory supervision is based on the commission of a crime of violence.    (d)    While in the program, an offender must remain in the offender’s approved dwelling except:        (1)    with the approval of the Director, to go directly to and from:            (i)    the offender’s approved place of employment;            (ii)    a medical or mental health treatment facility; or            (iii)    offices of the Department;        (2)    as required by legitimate medical or other emergencies; or        (3)    as otherwise allowed or directed by the Director.    (e)    (1)    An offender in the program is responsible for all of the offender’s living expenses, including those for food, clothing, medical care, shelter, and utilities.        (2)    Unless otherwise allowed by the Commission, as a condition of participation in the program, an offender shall make any court ordered payments for the support of dependents.    (f)    (1)    After determining the amount of reasonable payments necessary to satisfy court ordered restitution, fines, court costs, and other fees that are legally collectible, the Division shall establish a reasonable fee for the cost of electronic monitoring and, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, collect the fee from each offender in the program.        (2)    If the Division determines that an offender cannot afford to pay the fee established under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Division may exempt the offender wholly or partly from the fee.    (g)    An offender in the program is not an agent or employee of the Division.    (h)    The Director shall employ parole and probation employees to supervise offenders in the program.    (i)    The Commission may remove an offender from the program at any time and for any reason.    (j)    (1)    With the Secretary’s approval, the Director shall adopt regulations to implement the program.        (2)    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. §  6-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 6 - Parole and Probation|Subtitle 1 - Division of Parole and Probation|Section 6-109 - Home Detention Program -- Search of Dwelling

    (a)    The Director may apply to a judge of the District Court or a circuit court for a search warrant to enter the approved dwelling of an offender in the program to search for the offender.    (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 offender.    (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. §  6-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 6 - Parole and Probation|Subtitle 1 - Division of Parole and Probation|Section 6-110 - Visitorial Powers of Parole Agents

    Each duly qualified parole agent of the Division has visitorial powers over any correctional facility in which an inmate is confined on a criminal charge, whether the correctional facility is operated by the State or by a county or municipal corporation of the State.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  6-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 6 - Parole and Probation|Subtitle 1 - Division of Parole and Probation|Section 6-111 - Suspended Sentence; Supervision

    If a court suspends the sentence of an individual convicted of a crime and orders the individual to continue under the supervision of the Division for a specified time or until ordered otherwise, the Division shall:        (1)    administer a validated screening tool on the individual;        (2)    administer a risk and needs assessment and develop an individualized case plan for each individual who has been screened as moderate or high risk to reoffend;        (3)    supervise an individual based on the probation order and, to the extent not inconsistent with that order, on the results of a validated screening tool or risk and needs assessment conducted under items (1) or (2) of this section;        (4)    notwithstanding any other law, impose graduated sanctions under § 6–121 of this subtitle in response to technical violations as an alternative to seeking revocation under § 6–223 or § 6–224 of the Criminal Procedure Article;        (5)    provide prompt notice to the court of any technical violations committed and graduated sanctions imposed under § 6–121 of this subtitle; and        (6)    report to the court on the individual’s compliance.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  6-112 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 6 - Parole and Probation|Subtitle 1 - Division of Parole and Probation|Section 6-112 - Presentence Investigation Report; Other Investigations and Probationary Services

    (a)    (1)    On request of a court, a parole and probation agent of the Division shall:            (i)    provide the court with a presentence investigation report;            (ii)    conduct other investigations; and            (iii)    perform other probationary services.        (2)    Except on court order, a presentence investigation report is confidential and is not available for public inspection.        (3)    On request, a presentence investigation report shall be made available to:            (i)    the defendant;            (ii)    the defendant’s attorney;            (iii)    the State’s Attorney;            (iv)    a correctional facility;            (v)    a parole, probation, or pretrial release official of this State, any other state, or the United States;            (vi)    a public or private mental health facility located in this State or any other state if the individual who is the subject of the report has been committed, or is being evaluated for commitment, to the facility for treatment as a condition of probation; or            (vii)    a community substance abuse treatment provider located in this State or any other state if the individual who is the subject of the report will be treated or evaluated for treatment by the provider as a condition of probation.    (b)    (1)    If a circuit court is satisfied that a presentence investigation report would help the sentencing process, the court may order the Division to complete a report before:            (i)    sentencing a defendant who is convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor that resulted in serious physical injury or death to the victim to the jurisdiction of the Division of Correction; or            (ii)    referring a defendant to the Patuxent Institution.        (2)    The party that requests the report has the burden of establishing that the investigation should be ordered.        (3)    If required under § 11–402 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the report shall include a victim impact statement.        (4)    If the defendant has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that is related to the defendant’s membership in a criminal organization, as defined in § 9–801 of the Criminal Law Article, the report may include information regarding the group affiliation of the defendant.    (c)    (1)    The Division shall complete a presentence investigation report in each case in which imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole is requested under § 2–203 of the Criminal Law Article.        (2)    The report shall include a victim impact statement as provided under § 11–402 of the Criminal Procedure Article.        (3)    The court or jury before which the separate sentencing proceeding is conducted under § 2–304 of the Criminal Law Article shall consider the report.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  6-113 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 6 - Parole and Probation|Subtitle 1 - Division of Parole and Probation|Section 6-113 - Reports by State's Attorneys

    The Division and the Division of Correction shall keep the report submitted under § 15–105 of the Criminal Procedure Article on file so that each unit has an abstract of each case for which application for parole may be made under this article.
MD. Correctional Services Code Ann. §  6-114 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Correctional Services|Title 6 - Parole and Probation|Subtitle 1 - Division of Parole and Probation|Section 6-114 - Citizens' Support Unit

    (a)    The Division may establish a citizens’ support unit to be known as “GUIDE”, which stands for: give understanding, inspiration, direction, and encouragement.    (b)    The unit shall consist of residents of the State who volunteer their time and services to aid in the education and counseling of parolees and probationers.