Section 3-704 - Diminution credits - Good conduct. - Maryland Statutes

§ 3-704. Diminution credits - Good conduct.
 

(a)  In general.- An inmate shall be allowed a deduction in advance from the inmate's term of confinement. 

(b)  Method of calculation.-  

(1) The deduction allowed under subsection (a) of this section shall be calculated: 

(i) from the first day of commitment to the custody of the Commissioner through the last day of the inmate's term of confinement; 

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, at the rate of 10 days for each calendar month; and 

(iii) on a prorated basis for any portion of a calendar month. 

(2) If an inmate's term of confinement includes a consecutive or concurrent sentence for a crime of violence as defined in § 14-101 of the Criminal Law Article or a crime of manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing a controlled dangerous substance in violation of §§ 5-602 through 5-609, § 5-612, or § 5-613 of the Criminal Law Article, the deduction described in subsection (a) of this section shall be calculated at the rate of 5 days for each calendar month. 

(c)  Exempt periods.- A deduction under this section may not be allowed for a period during which an inmate does not receive credit for service of the inmate's term of confinement, including a period: 

(1) during which the inmate's sentence is stayed; 

(2) during which the inmate is not in the custody of the Commissioner because of escape; or 

(3) for which the Maryland Parole Commission has declined to grant credit after revocation of parole or mandatory supervision. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 700(d); 1999, ch. 54, § 2; ch. 64; 2002, ch. 213, § 6.]