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

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) Adjudicated Federal Detainer.

      1. (a) “Adjudicated federal detainer” means a detainer based on an offense for which the inmate has been tried, convicted, sentenced, and committed to the custody of the U.S. Attorney General.
      2. (b) “Adjudicated federal detainer” does not mean a detainer based on an untried indictment, information, or complaint, or a detainer of federal parole or federal probation.
   2. (2) “Inmate” means an eligible person, as defined in COMAR 12.12.01.03B(9).
   3. (3) “Medical parole” means a parole granted to an inmate because of a diagnosed serious medical condition.
   4. (4) “Parole” means a conditional release from the Institution, after a portion of the sentence has been served in confinement, to serve the balance of the sentence under supervision in the community. Parole is a privilege and not a right. Parole may be revoked in accordance with the procedures described in COMAR 12.12.12.03.

Authority: Correctional Services Article, §§4-208 and 4-305, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: February 3, 1992 (19:2 Md. R. 155)