Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES › Subtitle 12 - PATUXENT INSTITUTION › Chapter 12.12.29 - Patuxent Institution Youth Program-Parole › Section 12.12.29.07 - Granting of Parole

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Agreement.
(1) Before starting a parole program, the inmate shall sign an agreement that affirms the inmate's understanding of the regulations governing parole set forth in this regulation. This agreement includes the conditions in §A(2) and (3) of this regulation.
(2) General Conditions.
(a) The parolee may not go outside the limits of the State without the written permission of the Board of Review.
(b) The parolee shall promptly report to the Patuxent Institution, or wherever and whenever an authorized representative may direct.
(c) The parolee may not commit an act which would be a violation of federal or State law, or local ordinance, and shall conform to rules of conduct imposed by the Patuxent Institution or an authorized representative.
(d) The parolee shall make reasonable effort to be gainfully employed or otherwise occupied as directed by the Board of Review.
(e) The parolee may not change place of residence or employment without first obtaining the permission of the Patuxent Institution or an authorized representative.
(f) The parolee may not own, possess, use, sell, or have under control a firearm or weapon of any description, including a device which resembles and is used as a weapon.
(g) The parolee may not enter into a contract to engage in business, borrow money, enter into an installment contract, incur a debt, or acquire ownership of a motor vehicle without first obtaining permission from the Board of Review.
(h) The parolee may not unlawfully possess, use, buy, sell, or have under control a narcotic drug, controlled dangerous substance, or related paraphernalia.
(i) A parolee, when seen, shall present proof, which shall be verified and documented, that the parolee is maintaining steady employment, attending substance abuse group meetings if appropriate, and living at a specified address.
(j) A parolee shall give a random urine specimen as required by the parolee's supervisor.
(k) A parolee shall discuss the problems or the progress that the parolee is having in the community and the types of relationships that the parolee may be establishing.
(l) A parolee may be subject to a search for contraband by the parole supervisor during the parolee's visit.
(m) A parolee shall cooperate with job checks and home visits conducted by the parole supervisor.
(n) A parolee on an Interstate Corrections Compact Agreement or paroled to meet a detainer shall be monitored at least yearly by a designated employee of the Institution.
(o) A parolee shall be employed or enrolled in school and have a legitimate means of financial support.
(p) If unemployed or unemployable, the parolee shall have a legitimate means of financial support while on parole.
(q) When paroled, an inmate shall receive all current funds in the inmate's active and reserve accounts which have been maintained at Patuxent Institution.
(r) If paroled from work release, an inmate shall receive 100 percent of the inmate's work release account upon being paroled, less the deductions specified in COMAR 12.12.10.09B.
(s) A parolee shall be counseled concerning the benefits of establishing savings accounts at financial institutions in the community.
(t) A parolee who needs financial assistance shall be referred to appropriate community agencies and assisted in the application processes of the community agencies by a parole supervisor.
(3) Special Conditions. Special conditions may be imposed by the Institutional Board of Review as appropriate.