(a) (1) An injured inmate may file a claim for compensation against the State under this subtitle with the Board. (2) The Board may receive original papers representing a claim even if the State has not appropriated money to pay the claim. (b) An injured inmate shall file a claim with the Board by the later of: (1) 12 months after being released from the correctional facility; or (2) 24 months after the date of injury. (c) The Board shall file and properly designate each claim by number, short title, or both.
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