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§ 11-503. Diminution credits -- Presentence confinement -- Good conduct

MD Correc Svs Code § 11-503 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    An inmate shall be allowed a deduction of 5 days from the inmate’s term of confinement for each calendar month of presentence confinement during which the inmate:

(1)    does not violate the rules of discipline; and

(2)    labors with diligence and fidelity when the opportunity for labor is available.

(b)    The deductions described in this section shall:

(1)    begin on the day the inmate arrives at the local correctional facility;

(2)    be made on a prorated basis for any portion of a calendar month of presentence confinement during which the inmate is committed to the local correctional facility; and

(3)    cease on the day the inmate is:

(i)    sentenced to a local correctional facility;

(ii)    committed to the custody of the Commissioner of Correction; or

(iii)    released.

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