Sec. 12.12.29.03. Length of Sentence and Time Served Criteria

A. An inmate sentenced to life imprisonment is ineligible for parole consideration until the inmate has served 15 years or the equal of 15 years after considering allowances for diminution of the period of confinement provided by law when diminution of sentence credits are otherwise applicable to establish a mandatory supervision release date.

B. An inmate sentenced to life imprisonment as a result of a proceeding under Criminal Law Article, §2-303, Annotated Code of Maryland, is not eligible for parole consideration until the inmate has served 25 years or the equal of 25 years after considering the allowances for diminution of the period of confinement provided by law when diminution of sentence credits are otherwise applicable to establish a mandatory supervision release date.