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
OPS.200.0002 Incarcerated Individual Telephone SystemRevised11/19/2025Yes
OPS.200.0003 Inmate Wellness PolicyCurrent08/14/2015No
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 Inmate Personal GroomingCurrent10/20/2020Yes
OPS.200.0013 DPSCS Tablet Computer ProgramCurrent07/01/2025Yes
CRDET.200.0003 Inmate RightsCurrent10/01/2013No


Supplemental Documents

Document Type Supplement Document Title Status Effective Date
Appendix A 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 A The State Board of Elections Voter Registration Volunteer Training and Information Guide (2026)105/28/2026
Appendix A Ballot Drop Boxes: Chain of Custody Procedures for Removal & Return of Election Materials (BCBIC and other correctional facilities)105/28/2026
Appendix A State Board of Elections Restoration of Voting Rights Information Guide105/28/2026
Appendix A Voter Registration Application (ENG)105/28/2026
Appendix A Voter Registration Application (ESP)105/28/2026
Appendix A Mail-in Ballot Application (ENG)105/28/2026
Appendix A Mail-in Ballot Application (ESP)105/28/2026
Appendix A Certification of Voter Assistance for a Ballot (ENG)105/28/2026
Appendix A Certification of Voter Assistance for a Ballot (ESP)105/28/2026
Appendix A Maryland Hello Voter Letter (ENG)105/28/2026
Appendix A Maryland Hello Voter Letter (ESP)105/28/2026