Sec. 12.12.08.04. Progress on Work Release or School Release

A. In considering an inmate for parole, the Board of Review shall determine whether the inmate has performed successfully on work release or school release. Letters from employers, friends, family members, and others, which describe the inmate's adjustment on work release or school release, shall be permitted to go to the Board of Review for the purpose of parole consideration.

B. In determining successful performance on work release or school release, the Board of Review shall consider an inmate's progress based upon the public safety criteria and progress-in-treatment criteria specified in COMAR 12.12.07.04 and .05.

C. To make these determinations concerning parole, the Board of Review shall also consider:

(1) Whether the inmate has successfully participated in a substance abuse program while on work release or school release, if appropriate;

(2) Whether the inmate has continued to demonstrate emotional maturity and insight, as assessed through the reports and recommendations of Institution treatment and custody staff;

(3) The inmate's ability and readiness to assume obligations and to undertake responsibilities to live in the community;

(4) The inmate's community resources, and the stability of the family that will assist the inmate to return to the community;

(5) The inmate's physical health; and

(6) Any other factors or information which the Board of Review may find relevant to the inmate's consideration for parole.