Sec. 12.02.22.01. Definitions

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

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Commissioner" means Commissioner of the Division of Correction or designee.

(2) "Division" means Division of Correction.

(3) "Family member" means a person who is immediately related to an inmate by blood or law including:

(a) Spouse;

(b) Child who is at least 18 years old;

(c) Parent;

(d) Sibling;

(e) Grandparent; and

(f) Grandchild who is at least 18 years old.

(4) "Indigent inmate" means an inmate who, at the time of death, is under control of the Division and who does not have:

(a) Sufficient funds to pay for funeral and burial expenses;

(b) A person legally responsible for the inmate's support who is able to pay funeral and burial expenses; or

(c) Resources available including family funds, death benefits, estate, or an inmate account, which may be used to pay funeral and burial expenses.

(5) "Police" means the Baltimore City Police Department for a Baltimore facility and a local State Police installation for another facility.