Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 12 - PATUXENT INSTITUTION
Chapter 12.12.19 - Inmate Telephone Privileges
Section 12.12.19.01 - Definitions
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 12.12.19.01
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Emergency situation" means those situations in which the unit chairman or designee determines that:
(a) An immediate family member of the inmate is hospitalized for serious health reasons, or is in imminent danger of death; or
(b) A legal proceeding in which the inmate is a party is scheduled for a hearing, or has a court imposed deadline for filing legal papers within 1 week.
(2) "Immediate family" means a grandparent, parent, substitute parent, brother, sister, wife, son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter. If a relationship other than those specified is involved, a determination of eligibility for telephone use may be made on a therapeutic evaluation of the relationship between the inmate and the relative.
(3) "Inmate" means an eligible person, as defined in COMAR 12.12.01.03B(9).
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