PDF Everywhere and Nowhere: Compassionate Release in the States – Maryland
Maryland provides compassionate release to eligible incarcerated individuals through (1) Medical Parole, for those with serious medical conditions, and (2) Geriatric Parole, for certain incarcerated individuals aged 60 and older. This memo summarizes the regulations and requirements of these programs, including the categories of release, eligibility criteria, the decision-making process, post-decision topics, and reporting.