# COMAR 12.02.12.01: COMAR 12.02.12.01. Purpose

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_02_12_01

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 12.02.12.01
- **Heading:** COMAR 12.02.12.01. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 12 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES / Subtitle 02 DIVISION OF CORRECTION / Chapter 12 Work Release / COMAR 12.02.12.01

## Text

A. The Division shall establish a work release program for an eligible inmate who can safely be allowed to enter the community unescorted with minimum risk to public safety.
B. Work release is a privilege which may be granted to an eligible inmate in order to:
(1) Provide an inmate with the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to function in the community in preparation for eventual release;
(2) Complement the educational and vocational training obtained within the Division;
(3) Enable the inmate to meet the following types of financial obligations:
(a) Room,
(b) Board,
(c) Transportation costs,
(d) Clothing,
(e) Support payments for dependents, and
(f) Victim restitution;
(4) Provide an inmate with the opportunity to gain work experience and develop positive work habits;
(5) Enable an inmate to attend school.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 12.02.12.01 COMAR 12.02.12.01. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_02_12_01.md)
- [COMAR 12.02.12.02 COMAR 12.02.12.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_02_12_02.md)
- [COMAR 12.02.12.03 COMAR 12.02.12.03. Eligibility Criteria](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_02_12_03.md)
- [COMAR 12.02.12.04 COMAR 12.02.12.04. Approving Inmates for Work Release](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_02_12_04.md)
- [COMAR 12.02.12.05 COMAR 12.02.12.05. Placement of an Inmate on Work Release](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_02_12_05.md)
- [COMAR 12.02.12.06 COMAR 12.02.12.06. Supervision on Work Release](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_02_12_06.md)
- [COMAR 12.02.12.07 COMAR 12.02.12.07. Removal from Work Release](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_02_12_07.md)
- [COMAR 12.02.12.08 COMAR 12.02.12.08. Disposition of Work Release Earnings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_02_12_08.md)
- [COMAR 12.02.12.09 COMAR 12.02.12.09. Work Release for Division Inmates Housed in Local Jails](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_02_12_09.md)

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