Section 11-507 - Revocation of credits for violations of rules of discipline. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-507. Revocation of credits for violations of rules of discipline.
 

(a)  Violation of rules of discipline.- If an inmate violates the rules of discipline of a local correctional facility, the managing official, for each violation, may revoke some or all of the diminution credits awarded under § 11-503 (presentence good conduct) or § 11-504 (postsentence good conduct) of this subtitle for the month in which the violation occurs. 

(b)  Aggravated nature or frequency of violation.- In addition to the revocation authorized under subsection (a) of this section, if a violation is aggravated or the inmate commits frequent violations, the managing official may revoke some or all of the diminution credits awarded under § 11-503 (presentence good conduct) or § 11-504 (postsentence good conduct) of this subtitle. 

(c)  Other diminution credits not affected.- This section does not affect the diminution credits awarded under §§ 11-505 (industrial, agricultural, or administrative tasks) and 11-506 (special selected work projects) of this subtitle. 

(d)  Due process required.- A managing official may not revoke diminution credits awarded to an inmate unless the inmate is afforded due process of law before the revocation. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 704A(g); 1999, ch. 54, § 2.]