Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 7 - Diminution Credits
Section 3-704 - Diminution Credits -- Good Conduct

(a)    An inmate shall be allowed a deduction in advance from the inmate’s term of confinement.
    (b)    (1)    The deduction allowed under subsection (a) of this section shall be calculated:
            (i)    from the first day of commitment to the custody of the Commissioner through the last day of the inmate’s term of confinement;
            (ii)    except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, at the rate of 10 days for each calendar month; and
            (iii)    on a prorated basis for any portion of a calendar month.
        (2)    If an inmate’s term of confinement includes a consecutive or concurrent sentence for a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article or a crime of manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing a controlled dangerous substance in violation of § 5–612 or § 5–613 of the Criminal Law Article, the deduction described in subsection (a) of this section shall be calculated at the rate of 5 days for each calendar month.
    (c)    A deduction under this section may not be allowed for a period during which an inmate does not receive credit for service of the inmate’s term of confinement, including a period:
        (1)    during which the inmate’s sentence is stayed;
        (2)    during which the inmate is not in the custody of the Commissioner because of escape; or
        (3)    for which the Maryland Parole Commission has declined to grant credit after revocation of parole or mandatory supervision.

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