Sec. 12.12.08.03. Length of Sentence and Time Served Criteria

A. In considering an inmate for parole, if the inmate has been incarcerated for a crime committed after March 20, 1989, the Board of Review shall consider the length of the inmate's sentence and the amount of time served on the current term of imprisonment to date.

B. An inmate incarcerated for a crime committed after March 20, 1989, who has been sentenced to life imprisonment for rape in the first degree, a sexual offense in the first degree, or murder in the first degree is not eligible for parole until the inmate has served 15 years of the sentence, or the equivalent of 15 years when considering allowances for diminution of the period of confinement provided for by law.

C. An inmate incarcerated for a crime committed after March 20, 1989, who has been sentenced to life imprisonment under Criminal Law Article, §2-304, Annotated Code of Maryland, is not eligible for parole until the inmate has served 25 years of the sentence, or the equivalent of 25 years when considering allowances for diminution of the period of confinement provided for by law.

D. An inmate incarcerated for a crime committed on or before March 20, 1989, is eligible for parole at any time. The Board of Review may consider the length of the inmate's sentence and the amount of time served on the sentence to date in considering whether to grant or recommend parole.