Md. Code Regs. 12.02.09.05

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

Section 12.02.09.05 - Contents of Medical Parole Request

A. A warden shall ensure that all documents forming the basis for a medical parole request are submitted to the Parole Commission through the Division Director and the Commissioner. Upon approval, the Commissioner shall forward a recommendation for medical parole to the Parole Commissioner for consideration.

B. To initiate consideration for a medical parole, a warden shall send a summary of an inmate's incarceration record since admission or last parole consideration to the Division Director. The summary shall include the following:

(1) History of program participation;

(2) Special housing requirements;

(3) Statement by the attending physician which includes:

(a) Diagnosis,

(b) Prognosis,

(c) Inpatient or outpatient status, and

(d) Criteria justification; and

(4) Statement by the warden which includes:

(a) A recommendation to either approve or disapprove the medical parole request,

(b) The reasons for the recommendation, in § B(4)(a), and

(c) An aftercare treatment plan for the inmate.

C. The Commissioner may reject a recommendation for medical parole which has been submitted by the Director. The Commissioner's decision to deny a medical parole is final.

Md. Code Regs. 12.02.09.05