Maryland § 3-809
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-809, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-809.
(a) The Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, the Assistant Commissioner for Operations, or the Assistant Commissioner for Administration may grant special leave within or outside of the State as provided under this section to an incarcerated individual who:
(1) is confined in a correctional facility in the Division;
(2) has been selected to participate in a prerelease program; and
(3) is within 3 months of the incarcerated individual’s anticipated release.
(b) The Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, the Assistant Commissioner for Operations, or the Assistant Commissioner for Administration may grant special leave to an incarcerated individual:
(1) for an employment interview;
(2) as part of a prerelease program relating to employment; or
(3) to participate in a community treatment or educational program that will contribute to the incarcerated individual’s rehabilitation.
(c) (1) The Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, the Assistant Commissioner for Operations, or the Assistant Commissioner for Administration:
(i) may grant weekend leave to an incarcerated individual if:
1. the incarcerated individual has participated for at least 2 months in a prerelease program as authorized under this section; and
2. the incarcerated individual’s direct Division supervisor in the prerelease program recommends the incarcerated individual for weekend leave; and
(ii) shall establish the terms and conditions of weekend leave, which may include the incarcerated individual’s agreement to waive the right to contest extradition proceedings.
(2) Weekend leave may not begin before 6 p.m. on Friday or end after 6 p.m. on the Sunday that immediately follows.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-809
What does Maryland Code § 3-809 cover?
Section 3-809 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 3-809?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 3-809" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 3-809 apply to my situation?
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