Maryland § 8-103
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-103, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-103.
(a) (1) With the advice of the Commission, the Secretary shall adopt regulations that establish minimum mandatory standards applicable to security and incarcerated individual control, incarcerated individual safety, incarcerated individual food services, incarcerated individual housing and sanitation, incarcerated individual rights, classification, hearings, victim notification, restitution, and administrative record keeping.
(2) The minimum mandatory standards adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply to all State and local correctional facilities.
(b) (1) With the advice of the Commission, the Secretary shall adopt regulations that establish approved standards applicable to personnel, training, administration, management, planning and coordination, research and evaluation, physical plant, special management incarcerated individuals, rules and discipline, mail and visiting, reception and orientation, property control, work programs, educational and vocational training, library services, religious services, recreational activities, counseling, release preparation, and volunteers.
(2) The approved standards adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection:
(i) shall apply to all State correctional facilities; and
(ii) may be adopted, as a whole or in part, by a local correctional facility.
(c) The standards adopted under this section shall be consistent with federal and State law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-103
What does Maryland Code § 8-103 cover?
Section 8-103 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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