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§ 3-706. Diminution credits -- Education

MD Correc Svs Code § 3-706 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In addition to any other deductions allowed under this subtitle, as an incentive to reduce a term of incarceration, an inmate may be allowed a deduction of 5 days from the inmate’s term of confinement for each calendar month during which the inmate manifests satisfactory progress in or completion of:

(1)    vocational courses;

(2)    other educational and training courses;

(3)    workforce development training;

(4)    cognitive–behavioral therapy;

(5)    substance abuse therapy;

(6)    life skills training; or

(7)    antiviolence therapy, including anger management and conflict resolution.

(b)    The deduction described in subsection (a) of this section shall be calculated:

(1)    from the first day that the inmate participates in the course; and

(2)    on a prorated basis for any portion of the calendar month during which the inmate participates in the course.

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