Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 12 - PATUXENT INSTITUTION
Chapter 12.12.05 - Treatment Programs and Assessment During Treatment
Section 12.12.05.06 - Assignment of Job Security Level

(1) The job security levels available to eligible persons are described in this section.

(2) Maximum. Eligible persons with this job security level shall be restricted to jobs done completely within the interior of the Institution's buildings. This classification shall automatically apply to all new arrivals to the Institution and shall remain in effect until revised by the proper action of the progress review committee.

(3) Close. Eligible persons with this job security level shall be restricted to jobs that do not require the eligible person to work outside the Institution's perimeter. Only eligible persons on third or fourth level tiers shall be granted close security unless otherwise authorized by the Director.

(4) Status. Eligible persons with this job security level shall be allowed to work in jobs that require the eligible person to be outside of the Institution's perimeter under supervision. Only eligible persons granted prerelease status by the Board of Review shall be allowed the job security level of status, and these eligible persons shall automatically receive the job security level of status upon the Board of Review's grant of prerelease status to the eligible person. Eligible persons on prerelease status shall retain the job security level of status while they remain housed in the Institution.

(1) Eligible person's need for supervision;

(2) Adjustment in the Institution;

(3) Length of sentence;

(4) Nature of the eligible person's offense;

(5) Progress in treatment; and

(6) Therapeutic requirements of the eligible person.