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2005 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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Ch. 202
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(2) When conducting a full standards and performance audit of a
correctional facility, the Commission shall examine:
(i) the physical condition of the correctional facility;
(ii) the safety and treatment of inmates at the correctional facility;
(iii) whether the correctional facility has policies and procedures in
place as required by the minimum mandatory standards; and
(iv) whether the correctional facility is following the required
policies and procedures.
(3) When conducting a full standards and performance audit, the
Commission shall have unrestricted access to the personnel and records of the
correctional facility.
(4) (i) If the Commission lacks the expertise necessary to perform a
part of the full standards and performance audit, the Commission may obtain
assistance from sources with expertise in the specific standard.
(ii) If the Commission needs to obtain assistance, the correctional
facility that is being audited shall reimburse the Commission for any cost incurred.
(5) (i) After completing a full standards and performance audit, the
Commission shall send a letter to the correctional facility.
(ii) The letter shall contain:
1. a copy of the audit findings, including details on all areas
where the correctional facility fails to comply with the minimum mandatory
standards;
2. a statement of what actions the correctional facility must
take in order to comply with the audit findings;
3. a date when the correctional facility must comply with the
audit findings; and
4. a statement that the Commission will conduct an
unannounced inspection of the correctional facility within a reasonable amount of
time after the date specified for compliance and that if the correctional facility fails to
comply, the Commission may seek a court order requiring compliance or order all or
part of the correctional facility to cease operations.
(iii) The Commission shall send a copy of the letter to the executive
and legislative [body] BODIES responsible for the correctional facility.
(6) Within a reasonable time after the date specified for compliance, the
Commission shall conduct an unannounced inspection to verify that the correctional
facility has complied with the audit findings.
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