Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 12. Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services |
Subtitle 13. DIVISION OF PAROLE AND PROBATION |
Chapter 12.13.01. Home Detention |
Sec. 12.13.01.01. Purpose
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A. The Division of Parole and Probation shall establish a home detention program for an eligible parolee or mandatory supervisee who by background and overall community adjustment is judged able to participate in the home detention program for any part of the remaining period of supervision with minimum risk to public safety.
B. The Division's home detention program is designed as an alternative to incarceration for a parolee who:
(1) Is charged with a violation of a condition of parole by the issuance of a summons or retake warrant;
(2) Is found guilty of violating a condition of parole that is technical in nature;
(3) Is alleged to have violated a condition of parole by being charged with committing a new, nonviolent crime or has been convicted of a new, nonviolent crime which resulted in a sentence of probation, fine, or short-term incarceration; or
(4) Is in imminent danger of having parole revoked after a retake warrant or summons has been issued.
C. A participating offender shall reside in a preapproved residence and shall:
(1) When employed, work in a closely monitored employment situation;
(2) Receive appropriate educational, substance abuse, counseling, or habilitative services as may be available through both Division and community resources; and
(3) Meet financial obligations as provided in Regulation .10A of this chapter.