(a) Whenever a date of release from confinement in a State correctional facility is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the inmate shall be released on the first preceding day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
(b) The Commissioner of Correction shall adopt regulations:
(1) establishing a release plan for inmates upon release from confinement in a State correctional facility to help identify resources to assist inmates following release, including the provision of transportation from the facility for an inmate upon release; and
(2) implementing the provisions of § 9–609.1 of this subtitle concerning issuance of an identification card to inmates on release from confinement in a State correctional facility.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - State and Local Correctional System -- Inmates
Section 9-601 - Pregnant Inmates
Section 9-601.1 - Involuntary Placement of Pregnant Inmate in Restrictive Housing
Section 9-602.1 - Investigation of Death of Inmate
Section 9-603 - Methadone Detoxification Program
Section 9-603.1 - Medication-Assisted Treatment Program
Section 9-604 - Payment of Burial and Funeral Expenses of Indigent Inmates
Section 9-605 - Liability of Estate of Inmate for Damages and Expenses
Section 9-606 - Medical Treatment for Juvenile Inmates
Section 9-607 - Investigation of State Correctional Facilities by Grand Juries
Section 9-608 - Visitation of Local Correctional Facilities by Grand Juries
Section 9-609 - Release Date; Saturday, Sunday or Holiday
Section 9-609.1 - Identification Cards for Released Inmates
Section 9-610 - Construction of Penalty Provision
Section 9-611 - Copy of the Warrant or Detainer
Section 9-612 - Medication for Mental Illness
Section 9-613 - Counseling and Referral of Inmates With Hepatitis C
Section 9-614 - Restrictive Housing Reports
Section 9-614.1 - Placing Minor in Restrictive Housing
Section 9-615 - Management of Inmate Earnings
Section 9-616 - Menstrual Hygiene Products for Female Inmates