Maryland § 3-301
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-301, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-301.
(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 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.
(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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-301
What does Maryland Code § 3-301 cover?
Section 3-301 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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