§ 9-202. Consecutive and concurrent sentences -- Multiple jurisdictions

   (a) Definitions. --

   (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

   (2) "Division custody" means confinement resulting from a sentence to the jurisdiction of the Division of Correction.

   (3) (i) "Non-Division custody" means any postsentencing criminal confinement other than Division custody.

      (ii) "Non-Division custody" includes confinement resulting from a sentence to:

         1. a local correctional facility; or

         2. a correctional facility in a foreign jurisdiction.

(b) Commencement of consecutive sentences. --

   (1) A sentence to a term of Division custody that is imposed consecutive to a term of Non-Division custody shall begin when the individual is released from Non-Division custody due to the expiration of a sentence, parole, or the application of diminution credits.

   (2) A sentence to a term of Non-Division custody that is imposed consecutive to a term of Division custody shall begin when the individual is released from Division custody due to the expiration of a sentence, parole, or the application of diminution credits.

(c) Sentence consecutive to parole. -- A sentence imposed consecutive to a term of confinement for which the defendant is on parole shall begin:

   (1) if, at the time of sentencing, parole is revoked, on expiration of the original term of confinement; or

   (2) if parole is not revoked, on the date that the consecutive sentence was imposed.

(d) Concurrent or partially concurrent sentences. -- An inmate under a sentence to a term of Division custody that is concurrent or partially concurrent to a term of Non-Division custody shall be subject to Division custody immediately on release from Non-Division custody due to the expiration of a sentence, parole, or the application of diminution credits.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 690C; 1999, ch. 54, § 2; 2000, ch. 61, § 1; 2004, ch. 316; 2009, ch. 60.