Sec. 12.12.10.01. Definitions

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

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "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.

(2) "FBI" means the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(3) "Inmate" means an eligible person, as defined in COMAR 12.12.01.03B(9).

(4) "Jessup Regional Emergency Warning System" means the mechanism through which the Jessup community and Jessup area correctional facilities are notified of escapes, the apprehension of escapees, and mass disturbances that have occurred in Jessup area correctional facilities. This mechanism includes a siren alarm, and a recorded telephone message concerning the incident. The telephone number through which the public may access the recorded message is 410-799-1136.