1. (a) Subject to regulations adopted by the Commissioner, the Commissioner may delegate to the facility administrator of a prerelease facility for women the authority to grant incarcerated individuals the privilege of leaving the confines of the facility for the purpose of:

   1. (1) engaging in or seeking employment;
   2. (2) participating in educational programs or vocational training;
   3. (3) participating in community or civic activities;
   4. (4) participating in volunteer work;
   5. (5) participating in athletic competition; or
   6. (6) making personal or family visits.
2. (b) When outside the confines of a prerelease facility for women, an incarcerated individual shall carry, at all times, a copy of the form signed by the facility administrator containing the conditions governing the grant of leave.

3. (c)

   1. (1) An incarcerated individual who is on leave is deemed to be in the custody of the Commissioner to the same extent and subject to the same supervision and control as an incarcerated individual who is actually in confinement.
   2. (2) An incarcerated individual who escapes while on leave under this section is subject to the penalties in § 9-404 of the Criminal Law Article.

Added as Correctional Services § 3-305 by Acts 1999, c. 54, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 1999, c. 422, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1999; Acts 2002, c. 213, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 2002; Acts 2023, c. 721, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2023. Renumbered as Correctional Services § 3-307 and amended by Acts 2026, c. 876, § 1, eff. May 31, 2026.