Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is to protect and serve the residents of Montgomery County and the general public by providing progressive and comprehensive correctional, rehabilitative, and community re-entry services. These functions are achieved through the operation of well-managed and effective correctional programs, including: the use of pre-trial supervision; secure incarceration; community treatment; reintegration programs; highly accountable security methods and procedures in each operating unit and program; and effective, progressive administration and management oversight.

Budget Overview

The total approved FY25 Operating Budget for the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is $84,203,400, an increase of $7,346,159 or 9.56 percent from the FY24 Approved Budget of $76,857,241. Personnel Costs comprise 88.45 percent of the budget for 535 full-time position(s) and no part-time position(s), and a total of 544.07 FTEs. Total FTEs may include seasonal or temporary positions and may also reflect workforce charged to or from other departments or funds. Operating Expenses account for the remaining 11.55 percent of the FY25 budget.

County Priority Outcomes

While this program area supports all eight of the County Result Areas, the following is emphasized:

• Safe Neighborhoods

Program Performance Measures

Performance measures for this department are included below (where applicable), with multi-program measures displayed at the front of this section and program-specific measures shown with the relevant program. The FY24 estimates reflect funding based on the FY24 approved budget. The FY25 and FY26 figures are performance targets based on the FY25 approved budget and funding for comparable service levels in FY26.

Initiatives

• Implement a new tablet program that will support improved access to educational resources, reduce staff assaults and use of force, increased family engagement, and additional programing opportunities for the confined population.

• Relaunch the Alternative Community Services Work Crew to assist with department and community related service projects.

• Provide increased community and social media presence with updated departmental information, and information on current activities and DOCR related business.

• Manage all outside mail coming into secure confinement settings, reducing the illegal introduction of contraband that comes through the mail each day.

• Partner with the Office of Innovation to review and optimize all aspects of the DOCR employment cycle to increase employee recruitment and retention.

Innovations and Productivity Improvements

• Implemented Jail Management System modules in collaboration with the Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions to address diminution and restitution changes required by the Justice Reinvestment Act. Existing criminal justice applications systems will be transferred to low-code solution and CRIMS Management System to enhance security. The department application systems will have one user interface login to streamline the process of accessing multiple systems, which will improve staff productivity.

• Collaborated with the Department of Finance to consolidate multiple timekeeping and scheduling software platforms into one optimized application.

• Updated DOCR internet and intranet sites to provide transparent and relatable information about DOCR operations to the community, and important information to County employees.

• Completed the microgrid installation at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF). The microgrid interfaces with the large solar installation previously completed to further increase energy independence, environmental protection, and cost savings. This project received State and National accolades.

  
  

Program Descriptions

  Pre-Trial Services

There are four independent programs within Pre-Trial Services (PTS): Pre-Trial Assessment Unit, Pre-Trial Supervision Unit, Alternative Community Service Program (ACS), and Intervention Program for Substance Abusers (IPSA).The Pre-Trial Assessment Unit is housed at the Montgomery County Detention Center and is responsible for assessing those who have been newly arrested and...

  Detention Services

Under the supervision of the Warden, Detention Services is responsible for the operation of two detention facilities, the Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC) located in Rockville, and the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) located in Clarksburg. MCDC is responsible for the intake, reception, and diagnostic functions of...

  Pre-Release and Re-entry Services

The Pre-Release and Re-entry Services (PRRS) is a correctional program that provides community-based residential and non-residential alternatives to secure confinement for sentenced adult offenders in which they engage in work, treatment, education, family involvement, and other services as they transition back into the community. The program primarily serves inmates who...

  Medical and Behavioral Health Services

Medical and Behavioral Health Services provides medical and behavioral health care to all incarcerated inmates in compliance with recognized health care, legal, and correctional standards. The facilities are accredited by the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards (MCCS) and the American Correctional Association (ACA)....

  Administration and Support

Management Services and the Director's Office serve an advisory function to the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) and implement performance accountability programs and general management practices. The program is comprised of the Director's Office; Accreditations and Professional Standards; Human Resources; Training; Procurement; Employee Health, Welfare and Safety;...