Ch. 6

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Occurred: Ch. 540, Acts of 1976.

4-506.

Each hearing examiner and Commission member determining if
an inmate is suitable for release on parole shall consider:

(1)  The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(2)  The physical, mental, and moral qualification of
the inmate eligible for parole;

(3)  The progress of the inmate during his
confinement, including the academic progress of the inmate in the
mandatory education program required in [§ 12-102] § 22-102 of
the Education Article;

(4)  Whether or not there is reasonable probability
that the inmate, if released on parole, will remain at liberty
without violating the law; and

(5)  Whether or not release on parole of the inmate is
compatible with the welfare of society.

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Erroneous cross-reference in Article 41, §
4-506(3).

Occurred: Ch. 621, Acts of 1987.

4-508.

(d) (1) At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing
examiner shall inform the inmate of the recommendation.

(2)   [If the] THE hearing examiner [recommends parole,
he] shall give to the Commission, the Commissioner, and the
inmate a written report of the findings and [recommendations] HIS
RECOMMENDATION FOR PAROLE OR DENIAL OF PAROLE within 21 days
after the hearing.

(3)   [If the hearing examiner recommends denial of
parole, he shall give to the Commission, the Commissioner, and
the inmate a written report of the findings and recommendations
within 21 days after the hearing.

(4)] The Commissioner or the inmate may file written
exceptions to the report of a hearing examiner within five days
after the report is received.

[(5)] (4) The Commission may adopt rules and
regulations for the review and disposition of written exceptions.

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