Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 02 - DIVISION OF CORRECTION
Chapter 12.02.17 - Inmate Property and Clothing
Section 12.02.17.01 - Definitions
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 12.02.17.01
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Abandoned property" means personal belongings which:
(a) Are unclaimed after the required 30-day notice has elapsed;
(b) Have not been sent out of the institution within 30 days notice to the inmate;
(c) Remain in control of the institution and are unclaimed for a 30-day period subsequent to an inmate's release or escape; or
(d) An inmate chooses to donate to the institution for use by inmates.
(2) "Contraband" means:
(a) An item, material, substance, or other thing that is not authorized by a warden or facility administrator of the facility;
(b) An item, material, substance, or other thing which is brought into the facility in a manner not sanctioned by Division or institutional policy or procedure; or
(c) A property item which is in excess of the allowable quantity provided in a Division property directive or applicable institutional directive.
(3) "Division" means Division of Correction.
(4) "Property officer" means a person responsible for receiving and controlling inmate belongings in accordance with established property procedure.
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