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

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Emergency situation” means those situations in which the unit chairman or designee determines that:

      1. (a) An immediate family member of the inmate is hospitalized for serious health reasons, or is in imminent danger of death; or
      2. (b) A legal proceeding in which the inmate is a party is scheduled for a hearing, or has a court imposed deadline for filing legal papers within 1 week.
   2. (2) “Immediate family” means a grandparent, parent, substitute parent, brother, sister, wife, son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter. If a relationship other than those specified is involved, a determination of eligibility for telephone use may be made on a therapeutic evaluation of the relationship between the inmate and the relative.
   3. (3) “Inmate” means an eligible person, as defined in COMAR 12.12.01.03B(9).

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

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