§ 11-505. Diminution credits -- Industrial, agricultural, or administrative tasks; educational and training courses

MD Correc Svs Code § 11-505 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In addition to any other deductions allowed under this subtitle, an inmate may be allowed a deduction of 5 days from the inmate’s term of confinement for each calendar month of presentence or postsentence confinement during which the inmate manifests:

(1)    exceptional industry, application, and skill in the performance of any industrial, agricultural, or administrative tasks assigned to the inmate; or

(2)    satisfactory industry, application, and progress in a vocational or other educational or training course.

(b)    The deductions described in subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1)    begin on the first day that the task is performed or the course is taken;

(2)    be made on a prorated basis for any portion of a calendar month during which the inmate performed the task or attended the course; and

(3)    cease on the day the inmate is:

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

(ii)    released.