# COMAR 12.02.12.08: COMAR 12.02.12.08. Disposition of Work Release Earnings

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_02_12_08

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 12.02.12.08
- **Heading:** COMAR 12.02.12.08. Disposition of Work Release Earnings
- **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 12.02.12.08

## Text

A. Each work release participant shall turn in all earnings to Division staff immediately upon return to the unit on the day the pay is received.
B. Division staff shall ensure that deductions are made from each work release inmate's earnings in the following order of priority:
(1) The amount determined to be the cost to the State of providing travel, food, lodging, and clothing for the inmate;
(2) An amount an inmate is legally obligated to pay for the support of dependents; and
(3) An amount an inmate has been ordered by the court to pay for restitution.

## 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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