It is the policy of the State that, because of the enforced idleness of inmates, it is necessary and desirable that useful work on projects in the State be found for inmates and that those inmates who may be used safely for maintenance, construction, or reconstruction projects shall be assigned that work.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - State and Local Correctional System -- Inmates
Subtitle 5 - Inmate Work Force
Section 9-503 - County Road Work by County Inmates
Section 9-504 - County Road Work by State Inmates
Section 9-505 - State Highway Work by State Inmates; Requirements
Section 9-506 - Good Behavior Allowance
Section 9-507 - Inmates Subject to Labor on Road Work Force
Section 9-508 - Certification to Governor of Inmates Available for Road Work Force
Section 9-509 - Assignment of Inmates by Governor -- State Highway Administration
Section 9-510 - Assignment of Inmates by Governor -- Local Jurisdictions
Section 9-512 - Daily Payments to Division; Disposition
Section 9-513 - Deductions and Allowances for Good Behavior, Forfeitures, and Punishment
Section 9-514 - Appropriations and Payments for Expenses
Section 9-515 - Employment of Inmates in Agricultural Work
Section 9-516 - Employment of Inmates in Carroll County
Section 9-517 - Maintenance of Parks and Public Areas by Inmates -- Somerset County
Section 9-518 - City of Frederick -- Assignment of Certain Offenders to Road Work
Section 9-519 - Inmate Labor for State Projects
Section 9-520 - Inmates Assigned to Department of State Police