(a) If the Commission or an authorized inspector finds a condition in a correctional facility that is life threatening or health endangering, the Commission or inspector may order the immediate cessation of operation.
(b) Within 96 hours after an order is issued under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission shall hold a review hearing to confirm or countermand the order.
(c) (1) If a correctional facility is ordered closed under this section, all inmates in the facility shall be transferred to and accepted in a suitable place of detention, as the Secretary determines.
(2) The governing body responsible for the cost of the closed facility shall pay the expenses incurred in transferring and maintaining inmates under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
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