The General Assembly finds that there is a need to improve the method of establishing standards for correctional facilities and programs and of ensuring compliance with these standards to better protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by reducing incidents of crime.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 8 - State and Local Correctional System -- Generally
Subtitle 1 - Standards for Correctional Facilities
Section 8-102 - Legislative Findings
Section 8-103 - Establishment of Standards
Section 8-106 - Commission on Correctional Standards -- Established
Section 8-107 - Commission on Correctional Standards -- Membership; Terms
Section 8-108 - Commission on Correctional Standards -- Officers
Section 8-109 - Commission on Correctional Standards -- Quorum; Meetings; Compensation
Section 8-110 - Commission on Correctional Standards -- Annual Report
Section 8-111 - Commission on Correctional Standards -- Executive Director
Section 8-112 - Commission on Correctional Standards -- Standards; Regulations; Staff
Section 8-113 - Commission on Correctional Standards -- Inspections
Section 8-114 - Commission on Correctional Standards -- Sanctions
Section 8-116 - Commission on Correctional Standards -- Advisory Boards