Md. Code Regs. 12.12.13.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 12.12.13.01 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Inmate" means an eligible person, as defined in COMAR 12.12.01.03B(9).

(2) "Mandatory supervision" means the release of an inmate from the Institution to the supervision of the Division of Parole and Probation, on the date that the inmate has served the equivalent of his or her full sentence minus allowances for diminution of the period of confinement or sentence provided for by law.

(3) Maximum Expiration Date.

(a) "Maximum expiration date" means the date computed by adding an inmate's total sentence length to the beginning date of the first sentence with the earliest start date which is part of the inmate's then current term of confinement.

(b) "Maximum expiration date" includes adjustments for time out of custody without credit.

(4) "Release by expiration of sentence" means the release of an inmate:

(a) Whose only sentences are for offenses committed before July 1, 1970, and who has served the term or terms of confinement to which the inmate was sentenced less the diminution of confinement deductions provided for in Correctional Services Article, Title 3, Subtitle 7, and Title 11, Subtitle 5, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Who has actually served the day for day maximum term or terms of confinement to which the inmate was sentenced.

(5) "Total sentence length" means the period covered by the inmate's then current term of confinement excluding time out of custody without credit. If the inmate is serving a:

(a) Single sentence, it is the period of confinement under that sentence;

(b) Combination of concurrent sentences, it is the period of confinement between the earliest starting date of those sentences and the latest expiration date of those sentences;

(c) Combination of consecutive sentences, it is the period of confinement between the starting date of the first consecutive sentence and the expiration date of the last consecutive sentence; or

(d) Combination of concurrent and consecutive sentences, it is the period of confinement between the earliest starting date of the sentences and the last expiration date of the sentences.

Md. Code Regs. 12.12.13.01