Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 3-301
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Current — January 1, 2024
As of January 1, 2022
(a) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Commissioner shall operate a comprehensive rehabilitative prerelease unit for women that: (1) is a separate structure in which the services specified in § 3–303(b) of this subtitle are provided; (2) has security features for female inmates who: (i) present the least risk of violence; (ii) present the least risk of escape; and (iii) have a record of satisfactory institutional behavior; and (3) matches security level on a validated gender–responsive risk measure.
(a) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Commissioner shall operate a comprehensive rehabilitative prerelease unit for women that: (1) is a separate structure in which the services specified in § 3–303(b) of this subtitle are provided; (2) has security features for female incarcerated individuals who: (i) present the least risk of violence; (ii) present the least risk of escape; and (iii) have a record of satisfactory institutional behavior; and (3) matches security level on a validated gender–responsive risk measure.
(b) (1) In determining where to place a prerelease unit for women, the Commissioner shall determine into which area, defined by zip codes, the largest percentage of inmates will likely be released.
(b) (1) In determining where to place a prerelease unit for women, the Commissioner shall determine into which area, defined by zip codes, the largest percentage of incarcerated individuals will likely be released.
(2) A prerelease unit for women shall be located in or adjacent to the zip codes identified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(2) A prerelease unit for women shall be located in or adjacent to the zip codes identified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(c) An inmate assigned to a prerelease unit for women may have access to the community for any purpose described in § 3–305(a) of this subtitle.
(c) An incarcerated individual assigned to a prerelease unit for women may have access to the community for any purpose described in § 3–305(a) of this subtitle.
(d) The Department shall:
(1) identify a location, acquire property, and design a site plan for the prerelease unit for women on or before June 1, 2021;
(2) begin construction or renovation of the facility on or before September 1, 2021; and
(3) begin operating and providing services in the facility on or before June 1, 2023.
(d) The Department shall:
(1) identify a location, acquire property, and design a site plan for the prerelease unit for women on or before June 1, 2021;
(2) begin construction or renovation of the facility on or before September 1, 2021; and
(3) begin operating and providing services in the facility on or before June 1, 2023.
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