§ 11-503. Diminution credits -- Presentence confinement -- Good conduct

   (a) In general. -- An inmate shall be allowed a deduction of 5 days from the inmate's term of confinement for each calendar month of presentence confinement during which the inmate:

   (1) does not violate the rules of discipline; and

   (2) labors with diligence and fidelity when the opportunity for labor is available.

(b) Method of calculation. -- The deductions described in this section shall:

   (1) begin on the day the inmate arrives at the local correctional facility;

   (2) be made on a prorated basis for any portion of a calendar month of presentence confinement during which the inmate is committed to the local correctional facility; and

   (3) cease on the day the inmate is:

      (i) sentenced to a local correctional facility;

      (ii) committed to the custody of the Commissioner of Correction; or

      (iii) released.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 704A(c); 1999, ch. 54, § 2.