Policies and Procedures

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Directive Number Title Status Effective Date Support Doc
DOC.200.0001 Inmate RightsCurrent12/01/2001No
DOC.200.0002 Legal AssistanceCurrent07/15/2007Yes
DOC.200.0004 Inmate BusinessCurrent12/22/2010Yes
PATX.200.0003 Incarcerated Individual Advisory CouncilCurrent12/08/2023No
DPSCS.200.0007 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II Non-discrimination and Accommodations for Persons with DisabilitiesCurrent07/01/2025Yes
DPDS.200.0001 Detainee Legal MattersCurrent01/31/2011Yes
DPDS.200.0004 Authorized Use of Detainee Incentives and RewardsCurrent01/31/2011Yes
DPDS.200.0007 Accommodations for Persons with DisabilitiesCurrent07/01/2025Yes
DPDS.200.0003 Inmate RightsCurrent10/19/2015No
OPS.200.0002 Incarcerated Individual Telephone SystemRevised11/19/2025Yes
OPS.200.0003 Incarcerated Individual Wellness Revised07/20/2026No
OPS.200.0004 Policy Statement - Inmates with a Hearing DisabilityCurrent04/27/2016No
OPS.200.0006 Assessment for Risk of Sexual Victimization and AbusivenessCurrent10/19/2023Yes
OPS.200.0005 Inmate on Inmate Sexual Conduct - ProhibitedCurrent06/01/2017No
OPS.200.0008 Incarcerated Individual Voting Rights and ProceduresCurrent05/28/2026Yes
OPS.200.0011 Personal Care and GroomingRevised07/20/2026Yes
OPS.200.0013 DPSCS Tablet Computer ProgramCurrent07/01/2025Yes


Supplemental Documents

Document Type Supplement Document Title Status Effective Date
Appendix Guidelines for DPSCS Support Staff Helping an Individual who is Under the Custody of the Department to Participate in the Electoral Process105/28/2026
Appendix The State Board of Elections Voter Registration Volunteer Training and Information Guide (2026)105/28/2026
Appendix Ballot Drop Boxes: Chain of Custody Procedures for Removal & Return of Election Materials (BCBIC and other correctional facilities)105/28/2026
Appendix State Board of Elections Restoration of Voting Rights Information Guide105/28/2026
Appendix Voter Registration Application (ENG)105/28/2026
Appendix Voter Registration Application (ESP)105/28/2026
Appendix Mail-in Ballot Application (ENG)105/28/2026
Appendix Mail-in Ballot Application (ESP)105/28/2026
Appendix Certification of Voter Assistance for a Ballot (ENG)105/28/2026
Appendix Certification of Voter Assistance for a Ballot (ESP)105/28/2026
Appendix Maryland Hello Voter Letter (ENG)105/28/2026
Appendix Maryland Hello Voter Letter (ESP)105/28/2026