Maryland Code, CORRECTIONAL SERVICES 5-301
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- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(a) There is a Pretrial Release Services Program in the Division.
(b) Subject to the authority of the Commissioner and in addition to any other duties established by law, the Pretrial Release Services Program shall perform the pretrial release duties formerly performed by the Pretrial Release Services Division of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, the Pretrial Release Committee, and the Division of Parole and Probation.