§ 3-704. Diminution credits -- Good conduct

   (a) In general. -- An inmate shall be allowed a deduction in advance from the inmate's term of confinement.

(b) Method of calculation. --

   (1) The deduction allowed under subsection (a) of this section shall be calculated:

      (i) from the first day of commitment to the custody of the Commissioner through the last day of the inmate's term of confinement;

      (ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, at the rate of 10 days for each calendar month; and

      (iii) on a prorated basis for any portion of a calendar month.

   (2) If an inmate's term of confinement includes a consecutive or concurrent sentence for a crime of violence as defined in § 14-101 of the Criminal Law Article or a crime of manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing a controlled dangerous substance in violation of § 5-602 through 5-609, § 5-612, or § 5-613 of the Criminal Law Article, the deduction described in subsection (a) of this section shall be calculated at the rate of 5 days for each calendar month.

(c) Exempt periods. -- A deduction under this section may not be allowed for a period during which an inmate does not receive credit for service of the inmate's term of confinement, including a period:

   (1) during which the inmate's sentence is stayed;

   (2) during which the inmate is not in the custody of the Commissioner because of escape; or

   (3) for which the Maryland Parole Commission has declined to grant credit after revocation of parole or mandatory supervision.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 700(d); 1999, ch. 54, § 2; ch. 64; 2002, ch. 213, § 6.