COMAR 12.02.12.04. Approving Inmates for Work Release

A. When considering an inmate for work release, a warden and each classification team member shall determine if the inmate meets eligibility criteria, and give consideration to each of the following:

(1) Inmate's potential threat to public safety;

(2) Community's perception of the work release program;

(3) Inmate's institutional adjustment; and

(4) Inmate's previous participation in institutional programs.

B. An inmate's application for work release shall include a listing of all work release rules and a signed statement by the inmate agreeing to abide by those rules. The application shall also contain an authorization by the inmate to release case information about the inmate to work release employers.

C. In order for an inmate to be approved for work release, the:

(1) Assigned counselor shall verify that the inmate meets the eligibility criteria;

(2) Inmate's application shall be reviewed and approved by a classification team;

(3) Warden shall approve the application; and

(4) Commissioner or designee shall approve the application.