§ 2-501

Maryland § 2-501

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gcs: Correctional Services
• Title: 2

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(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Baltimore City centralized booking facility” means the centralized booking facility in Baltimore City that is operated by the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services in the Department.

(3) “Election–related materials” means documents and other items associated with the registering for and voting in an election, including:

(i) absentee ballot applications;

(ii) absentee ballots; and

(iii) voter registration applications.

(4) “Eligible voter” means an individual who:

(i) is incarcerated at the Baltimore City centralized booking facility; and

(ii) has the right to vote under State law.

(b) The Baltimore City centralized booking facility shall:

(1) provide a secure, designated ballot drop box from the State Board of Elections to eligible voters so that they may easily submit the following election–related materials to the State Board of Elections or a local board of elections:

(i) absentee ballot applications;

(ii) absentee ballots; and

(iii) voter registration forms;

(2) monitor the ballot drop box provided under item (1) of this subsection 24 hours a day and 7 days a week; and

(3) disseminate written notifications directly to each eligible voter on how and when to use the ballot drop box provided under item (1) of this subsection.

(c) (1) The State Board of Elections shall provide the Baltimore City centralized booking facility with:

(i) the ballot drop box and written notification materials to disseminate to eligible voters under subsection (b) of this section; and

(ii) advice and guidance in carrying out the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The State shall pay for the ballot drop box.

(d) The Baltimore City centralized booking facility shall cooperate fully with the State Board of Elections in implementing the requirements of this section.