{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-correctional-services-8-209","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8–209","heading":"","body":"(a) An individual may not be given or accept a probationary or permanent appointment as a correctional officer, correctional supervisor, or correctional administrator unless the individual satisfactorily meets minimum qualifications established by the Commission.\n(b) A probationary appointment as a correctional officer, correctional supervisor, or correctional administrator may be made for no more than 1 year for the purpose of enabling the individual seeking permanent appointment to take a training course prescribed by the Commission.\n(c) A probationary appointee is entitled to a leave of absence with pay during the period of the training program.\n(d) The Commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment as a Department of Juvenile Services employee.","path":["Article - Correctional Services"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcs\u0026section=8-209","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:56:53Z","sha256":"107e115d3bc793ea654f7f8005cad44d414165bb6c8cff51d96009441c294c0e","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-correctional-services-8-208","next":"us-md/md.-code-correctional-services-8-209.1"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}