1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated:

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Anticipated release date” means a mandatory supervision release date, a mutual agreement programming release date, release by expiration of sentence, or a scheduled parole release date.

   2. (2) “Case management plan” means a written individualized program plan for an inmate that is developed in accordance with Division regulations. This plan is developed to address each inmate's risks and needs. The plan stipulates:

      1. (a) Programming;
      2. (b) Institutional transfer; and
      3. (c) Changes in custody for the inmate.
   3. (3) “Commissioner” means Commissioner of the Division of Correction or designee.
   4. (4) “Division” means Division of Correction.

   5. (5) Immediate Family. For the purpose of:

      1. (a) Compassionate leave, “immediate family” means an inmate's spouse, natural grandparents, parents, siblings, children, grandchildren, and persons who have these relationships through adoption;
      2. (b) Family leave, “immediate family” means an inmate's mother, father, legal guardian, sister, brother, wife, husband, and children who have attained majority.
   6. (6) “Mutual agreement programming” means a process in which the division, the Maryland Parole Commission, and an inmate enter into a written program agreement. This agreement stipulates programming, institutional transfer, and a guaranteed parole release date if the inmate successfully completes all stipulations of the agreement.
   7. (7) “Security level” means the level of supervision provided to an inmate in accordance with COMAR 12.12.08.

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

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

Regulation .04 amended effective November 22, 1993 (20:23 Md. R. 1805)