Sec. 12.12.09.02. Definitions

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

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Conditional release" means any of the forms of release status, as defined in COMAR 12.12.01.03B(5).

(2) "Disciplinary Committee" means the panel of three Institution staff members whose purpose is to conduct hearings and impose penalties for eligible persons who violate the Institution's rules. The panel is composed of one custody supervisor, one treatment staff member, and one member of the education department.

(3) "Escape" means when an eligible person leaves the confines of the Institution by:

(a) Breaching the Institution's security perimeter;

(b) Failing to return from an authorized prerelease status, that is, work release, school release, or day or overnight leave;

(c) Escaping from escort officers while outside the confines of the Institution; or

(d) Absconding from parole supervision.

(4) "Incident report" means a less severe disciplinary action that is disposed of informally. Incident reports are not appealable.

(5) "Notice of infraction" means the official document that charges an eligible person with violating an Institution rule.

(6) "Parole violator" means a paroled eligible person who has failed to comply with any of the conditions of his or her parole agreement, or who has committed a new offense while paroled.