Md. Code Regs. 12.02.17.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 12.02.17.01 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Abandoned property" means personal belongings which:

(a) Are unclaimed after the required 30-day notice has elapsed;

(b) Have not been sent out of the institution within 30 days notice to the inmate;

(c) Remain in control of the institution and are unclaimed for a 30-day period subsequent to an inmate's release or escape; or

(d) An inmate chooses to donate to the institution for use by inmates.

(2) "Contraband" means:

(a) An item, material, substance, or other thing that is not authorized by a warden or facility administrator of the facility;

(b) An item, material, substance, or other thing which is brought into the facility in a manner not sanctioned by Division or institutional policy or procedure; or

(c) A property item which is in excess of the allowable quantity provided in a Division property directive or applicable institutional directive.

(3) "Division" means Division of Correction.

(4) "Property officer" means a person responsible for receiving and controlling inmate belongings in accordance with established property procedure.

Md. Code Regs. 12.02.17.01

Regulations .01 amended effective February 26, 1996 (23:4 Md. R. 273)