Maryland Correctional Services Section 10-305

      (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.