The department of correction and rehabilitation shall operate all programs pertaining to detention and rehabilitation of persons under the jurisdiction of the county government awaiting trial or having been convicted of a crime in violation of state, federal, county or other local laws. (1972 L.M.C., ch. 16, § 11; 1986 L.M.C., ch. 37, § 3.)
Editor’s note-The above section is cited in Polk v. Montgomery County, 548 F.Supp. 613 (D.Md. 1982).
See County Attorney Opinion dated 10/18/00 explaining that, with limited exceptions, the County does not have a financial responsibility for the payment of a judgment or settlement of a tort action against the Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff even if it arises out of an employment relationship.
Cross reference-Department of Correction and Rehabilitation established, § 1A-201(a).