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Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards

The Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards was established by the General Assembly to advise the secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services regarding standards for state, local and privately-operated correctional facilities. The commission staff audits correctional facilities and private home detention monitoring agencies to determine levels of compliance, develop audit reports and provide technical assistance to correct areas of noncompliance. Trained volunteers are used extensively to accomplish the inspection process. Final audit reports of correctional facilities are reviewed by commission members, who are appointed by the governor for a term of three years.

The commission's work is forwarded to the secretary.


Private Home Detention Monitoring Agencies

The Maryland Commission on Correctional Standard oversees the orientation, licensing process and audits of Private Home Detention Agencies throughout the State of Maryland. The Private Home Detention Monitoring Agencies Standards Manual provides the requirements for the licensing process is available on the MCCS website, at this URL address http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicinfo/publications/stanman.shtml#five.

For further reference, please find the website to the Office of the Secretary's Division of State Documents, https://dsd.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx. This website provides access to the Code of Maryland Regulation (COMAR) 12.11.10, which governs the private home detention monitoring process. The regulation can be accessed at this URL address https://dsd.maryland.gov/Pages/COMARSearch.aspx#k=12.11.10

Transparent Government Act Initiative

On May 9, 2024, Governor Wes Moore signed into law the Transparent Government Act regarding state government processing of permits, licenses and certificates. The act requires state agencies to establish and publicize projected timelines for licensing and permitting applications, allowing business owners to plan accordingly for business growth.

Licensing Reference(s):

  • COMAR 12.11.10.04 Private Home Detention Monitoring Agencies, Initial Licensing
  • COMAR 12.11.10.05 Private Home Detention Monitoring Agencies, Renewal Licensing
  • Article - Business Occupations and Professions §20–303 and §20–310
  • PHDMA Applications
    • MCCS PHDMA Initial License Application Cover Letter and Instructions 2023
    • MCCS PHDMA Renewal License Application Cover Letter and Instructions 2023
PRIVATE HOME DETENTION MONITORING AGENCIES LICENSING TIMEFRAMES
INITIAL LICENSING RENEWAL LICENSING
Time to Determine A Complete Application45< days Determination of Complete Application 30< days Determination of a Complete Application
Time for Determination of the Application45< days Determination of Application 30< days Determination of Application
Estimated Time Required to Complete the Application45< days Complete Application 30< days Complete Application

The Private Home Detention Monitoring Agency Initial License Application and the required forms are available for new prospective licensees, at the link below. The Private Home Detention Monitoring Agency Renewal License Application, the Private Home Detention Monitoring Agency New Monitor Application and all required forms are available for currently licensed private home detention monitoring agencies, at the links below. All private home detention monitoring agency applications and all forms/documents are required at the time of submission to the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards. The instructions within the correspondence for each application will provide information concerning the required documents and the application.

If there are any questions regarding private home detention monitoring agency licensing, please contact the MCCS office, via email at  dldpscs-mccs_dpscs@maryland.gov

The PHDMA Application and Forms are listed under the specific application title, as follows:

The Private Home Detention Monitoring Agency Standards Manual is available at https://dpscs.maryland.gov/publicinfo/publications/stanman.shtml#one