Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Transfers
Section 9-303 - Transfer of Inmates From Local Correctional Facilities to the Division of Correction

The Commissioner of Correction may accept the transfer of an inmate from a local correctional facility if:
        (1)    the inmate requires special behavioral or medical treatment or maximum security detention;
        (2)    the local correctional facility is not equipped to properly provide the necessary treatment or detention; and
        (3)    when required by any other law, the committing court approves the transfer.