Maryland § 9-516
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-516, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-516.
(a) The Board of County Commissioners of Carroll County may employ an incarcerated individual who is serving a term of confinement in the Carroll County Detention Center to perform any public service that Carroll County routinely provides to the citizens of the County.
(b) The Sheriff of Carroll County, in consultation with and on the approval of the Board of County Commissioners of Carroll County, shall adopt regulations governing the incarcerated individual employment program authorized under this section, including supervision of incarcerated individuals and security of the public and the Detention Center.
(c) For each calendar month during which an incarcerated individual shows satisfactory industry, application, and progress in special selected work projects, the incarcerated individual may be allowed a deduction of not more than 5 days of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.
(d) The Board of County Commissioners of Carroll County may:
(1) authorize payment to incarcerated individuals employed as provided under this section based on the normal rate of pay for the job performed; and
(2) deduct from payments to incarcerated individuals the costs of providing the employment, training, and confinement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-516
What does Maryland Code § 9-516 cover?
Section 9-516 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 § 9-516?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 9-516" (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 § 9-516 apply to my situation?
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