Maryland § 4-205
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-205, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-205.
(a) There is a Board of Review for the Institution.
(b) The Board of Review consists of the following nine members:
(1) the Director;
(2) the two associate directors;
(3) the warden; and
(4) five members of the public, one of whom is a member of a victim’s rights organization, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(c) The Governor shall designate the chair of the Board of Review.
(d) (1) Seven members of the Board of Review, including at least three public members, constitute a quorum.
(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, each action of the Board of Review requires the approval of five members.
(ii) A decision to grant parole, work release, or leave to an eligible person requires the approval of seven members of the Board of Review.
(e) (1) Employees of the Institution who are members of the Board of Review or who attend meetings of or work as advisors to the Board of Review shall serve in that capacity as part of their regular duties without additional compensation.
(2) The members of the Board of Review appointed from the public are entitled to compensation as provided in the State budget.
(f) The term of a member of the Board of Review appointed from the public is 4 years.
(g) The Board of Review shall perform the duties set forth in this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-205
What does Maryland Code § 4-205 cover?
Section 4-205 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 § 4-205?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 4-205" (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 § 4-205 apply to my situation?
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