Md. Code Regs. 12.02.15.03 - Escape Retake Warrant Procedure
A. When it has been confirmed that an inmate
has escaped, the Commissioner shall ensure that:
(1) An escape retake warrant is
issued;
(2) The original warrant is
mailed, using first class mail, to Maryland State Police
Headquarters.
B. The
Commissioner shall ensure that the following documents routinely accompany the
original escape warrant to the Maryland State Police Headquarters, Warrant
Unit:
(1) Original copy of waiver of
extradition;
(2) Copy of inmate
escape work sheet; and
(3) Other
documents as requested by the Maryland State Police.
C. If the mailing of the escape retake
warrant is delayed for more than 24 hours awaiting its preparation, the
institutional officer in charge shall ensure that the documents in ยง B are
mailed to the Maryland State Police Headquarters, Warrant Unit.
D. The following persons are authorized to
issue an escape retake warrant:
(1)
Warden;
(2) Assistant
warden;
(3) Security
chief;
(4) Facility administrator
of the Maryland Correctional Prerelease System; and
(5) Institutional shift commander.
E. Control Log. The Commissioner
shall ensure that:
(1) Each warden establishes
procedures to maintain a control log which shall include each escape retake
warrant issued by a facility , and indicate the following information:
(a) Escape retake warrant number,
(b) Date and time of issuance,
(c) Name and title of the authorized
issuer,
(d) Name and Division
commitment number of escapee,
(e)
Date of escape , and
(f) Date mailed
to the Maryland State Police Headquarters;
(2) All warrant numbers are accounted for
within the log;
(3) The log is
accessible to appropriate staff in the event of a police inquiry.
F. The Commissioner shall ensure
that each warden specifies the name and telephone number of the facility
designated as the point of return on each escape retake warrant.
G. The Commissioner shall ensure that copies
of the escape retake warrant are distributed as follows:
(1) Inmate base file;
(2) Inmate commitment file; and
(3) Office of the State's Attorney for the
jurisdiction where the escape took place.
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