Md. Code Regs. 12.02.24.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 12.02.24.05 - Inmate Programming

A. Inmate programming shall ensure that inmates:

(1) Are assessed to determine risks and needs;

(2) Have, if appropriate, an individualized written program plan that addresses identified risks and needs; and

(3) Are monitored for implementation of the program plan.

B. A multidisciplinary approach to programming shall be used in the case management process.

C. The Division shall determine inmate eligibility for programming based on:

(1) The number of inmates that can be served with available program resources; and

(2) The principle that inmates closest to release from incarceration have priority for receiving program services.

D. Inmate participation in programming may be restricted:

(1) If the inmate is in special confinement housing, such as administrative or disciplinary segregation, or protective custody and demonstrates other special needs based on:

(a) Aggressive behavior;

(b) A medical or mental health condition; or

(c) Victimization;

(2) Consistent with established case management procedures, if the inmate's case manager or other authorized staff member determines that participation in programming while in special confinement housing would pose a threat to:

(a) Facility safety and security; or

(b) The safety of the inmate, staff, or other participants; or

(3) Because programming in the special confinement housing status at the facility:

(a) Is not available to an inmate; or

(b) Would not be beneficial to the inmate.

E. An inmate is expected to recognize and communicate the inmate's own needs.

F. For an inmate to progress to lower levels of security the inmate shall:

(1) Meet objective classification criteria; and

(2) Participate in programs planned to address the inmate's needs.

G. Consistent with available resources, the Division shall provide an inmate with programs which address the inmate's needs.

H. Upon receipt of the final decision on a case management recommendation, the inmate's case manager shall:

(1) Notify the inmate of the final result;

(2) Distribute the required form; and

(3) Ensure that the final result is recorded on the inmate institutional progress sheet, along with the date of the final action.

I. The case manager shall monitor assigned case management plans to ensure that each is being implemented. The case manager shall:

(1) Take appropriate action to ensure that program activities are conducted as scheduled in the plan;

(2) Regularly:

(a) Assess inmate progress;

(b) Provide counseling when necessary; and

(c) If appropriate, propose changes to the plan; and

(3) Report to a supervisor each incident where a case management program plan requirement has not been implemented.

Md. Code Regs. 12.02.24.05

Regulations .05 amended effective 43:11 Md. R. 635, eff.6/6/2016