Sec. 12.02.21.02. Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Business day” means a day of the week other than Saturday or Sunday or any other day that State offices are closed.

(2) “Correctional facility” has the meaning stated in Correctional Services Article, §1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) Employee.

(a) “Employee” means an individual assigned to or employed by the Department in a full-time, part-time, temporary, or contractual position regardless of job title or classification.

(b) “Employee” includes:

(i) An intern; and

(ii) A volunteer.

(4) Inmate.

(a) “Inmate” means an individual who is actively or constructively detained or confined in a Department correctional facility.

(b) “Inmate” includes an individual referred to as:

(i) A detainee;

(ii) An offender;

(iii) A prisoner; and

(iv) A resident.

(5) “Marry” means the legal union of two individuals in matrimony.

(6) “Officiant” means an individual authorized by State law to legally marry individuals.