Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 12 - PATUXENT INSTITUTION
Chapter 12.12.21 - Death, Serious Illness, or Injury of an Inmate
Section 12.12.21.02 - Funeral and Burial Expenses of Indigent Inmates

A. The warden shall refer a family member of the deceased indigent inmate to the Maryland Department of Human Resources for the determination of his or her eligibility for funeral and burial funds.

B. The unit chairman from the deceased inmate's treatment unit shall ensure that a family member who assumes responsibility for burial is known to the Maryland Department of Human Resources, by current eligibility for one of the following:

C. The unit chairman shall ensure that the current eligibility of the family member is confirmed by a local agency of the Maryland Department of Human Resources.

D. A family member assuming responsibility for burial shall visit the local Maryland Department of Human Resources agency to complete the appropriate application for Institution funeral and burial expenses.

E. Upon eligibility confirmation and receipt of the vendor's billing statement, the funds shall be paid by the Institution directly to the funeral director of the family's choice.

F. The amount of the entitlement will supplement available funds, including the inmate's account, as specified in Article 88A, § 62A, Annotated Code of Maryland.

G. If the body of the deceased indigent inmate is not claimed within 48 hours, the Warden shall coordinate disposition of the body with the State Anatomy Board.