Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 12. Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services |
Subtitle 16. PRETRIAL DETENTION AND SERVICES |
Chapter 12.16.01. Home Detention |
Sec. 12.16.01.04. Eligibility Criteria for a Pretrial Detainee
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A. An inmate may volunteer for placement in the home detention program. To be eligible for participation, the detainee shall:
(1) Be awaiting trial for an offense that is not identified under Criminal Law Article, §14-101, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(2) Have a residence in Maryland approved by Unit program staff;
(3) Have no history of conviction and not be awaiting trial for child abuse or sexual abuse of a minor under Criminal Law Article, §§3-601 and 3-602, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(4) Have had 3 years elapse since expiration of sentence or probation for a conviction for a crime of violence as defined under Criminal Law Article §14-101, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(5) Have no documented history of escape or attempted escape within the last 10 years.
B. An inmate committed for contempt of court may be eligible for home detention under §A of this regulation.