Sec. 12.02.15.03. Escape Retake Warrant Procedure

A. When it has been confirmed that an inmate has escaped, the Commissioner shall ensure that:

(1) An escape retake warrant is issued;

(2) The original warrant is mailed, using first class mail, to Maryland State Police Headquarters.

B. The Commissioner shall ensure that the following documents routinely accompany the original escape warrant to the Maryland State Police Headquarters, Warrant Unit:

(1) Original copy of waiver of extradition;

(2) Copy of inmate escape work sheet; and

(3) Other documents as requested by the Maryland State Police.

C. If the mailing of the escape retake warrant is delayed for more than 24 hours awaiting its preparation, the institutional officer in charge shall ensure that the documents in § B are mailed to the Maryland State Police Headquarters, Warrant Unit.

D. The following persons are authorized to issue an escape retake warrant:

(1) Warden;

(2) Assistant warden;

(3) Security chief;

(4) Facility administrator of the Maryland Correctional Prerelease System; and

(5) Institutional shift commander.

E. Control Log. The Commissioner shall ensure that:

(1) Each warden establishes procedures to maintain a control log which shall include each escape retake warrant issued by a facility, and indicate the following information:

(a) Escape retake warrant number,

(b) Date and time of issuance,

(c) Name and title of the authorized issuer,

(d) Name and Division commitment number of escapee,

(e) Date of escape, and

(f) Date mailed to the Maryland State Police Headquarters;

(2) All warrant numbers are accounted for within the log;

(3) The log is accessible to appropriate staff in the event of a police inquiry.

F. The Commissioner shall ensure that each warden specifies the name and telephone number of the facility designated as the point of return on each escape retake warrant.

G. The Commissioner shall ensure that copies of the escape retake warrant are distributed as follows:

(1) Inmate base file;

(2) Inmate commitment file; and

(3) Office of the State's Attorney for the jurisdiction where the escape took place.