1. A. The coordinator shall initiate appropriate action if a volunteer is:

   1. (1) Arrested;
   2. (2) Violates institutional rules; or
   3. (3) Is not performing responsibilities in accordance with the assignment description or the expectations of the supervisor.

2. B. An action may include:

   1. (1) Transfer to another assignment;
   2. (2) Suspension; or
   3. (3) Discharge.

3. C. In the event of discharge, the coordinator shall:

   1. (1) Conduct an exit interview;
   2. (2) Complete the volunteer exit form;
   3. (3) Request that the volunteer complete an evaluation form; and
   4. (4) Refer the volunteer to a volunteer placement agency if the volunteer so desires.
4. D. The name of a volunteer who is discharged for unsatisfactory behavior, with reason for discharge, shall be forwarded to the Director.

5. E. The Director shall:

   1. (1) Determine the appropriateness of the volunteer continuing to provide services within the Division;
   2. (2) Relocate the volunteer within the system when appropriate; and
   3. (3) Notify the warden and the volunteer of the volunteer's removal as a volunteer from all institutions of assignment.
6. F. The volunteer may appeal an action taken under this regulation, in writing, to the Commissioner, within 30 days after receiving notice of the action.

Authority: Correctional Services Article, §2-109(c), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: May 27, 1991 (18:10 Md. R. 1117)