§ 11-507. Revocation of credits for violations of rules of discipline

   (a) Violation of rules of discipline. -- If an inmate violates the rules of discipline of a local correctional facility, the managing official, for each violation, may revoke some or all of the diminution credits awarded under § 11-503 (presentence good conduct) or § 11-504 (postsentence good conduct) of this subtitle for the month in which the violation occurs.

(b) Aggravated nature or frequency of violation. -- In addition to the revocation authorized under subsection (a) of this section, if a violation is aggravated or the inmate commits frequent violations, the managing official may revoke some or all of the diminution credits awarded under § 11-503 (presentence good conduct) or § 11-504 (postsentence good conduct) of this subtitle.

(c) Other diminution credits not affected. -- This section does not affect the diminution credits awarded under § 11-505 (industrial, agricultural, or administrative tasks) and 11-506 (special selected work projects) of this subtitle.

(d) Due process required. -- A managing official may not revoke diminution credits awarded to an inmate unless the inmate is afforded due process of law before the revocation.

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