Sec. 12.02.06.02. Parole Procedure for Life Sentences

A. Under Correctional Services Article, §7-301(d)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, an inmate who has been sentenced under Criminal Law Article, §2-303, Annotated Code of Maryland, to life imprisonment when the death penalty had been sought for a first degree murder offense which was committed on or after July 1, 1983, is not eligible for parole consideration until the inmate has served 25 years less any diminution of confinement credits.

B. According to Correctional Services Article, §7-301(d)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland, other inmates who have been sentenced to life imprisonment are not eligible for parole consideration until they have served 15 years less any diminution of confinement credits.

C. If an inmate is serving consecutive life sentences, the inmate is not eligible for parole consideration until the inmate has served the sum of the number of years required by §A or B for each life sentence less any diminution of confinement credits.