Maryland

Maryland seems to have a rather surprising approach when it comes to incarcerating the elderly. In this state, it appears that seniors can, to some extent, get away with crime, including even the most serious ones. Astonishingly, only 7.5% of Maryland’s inmate population consists of individuals over the age of 50, a rate that’s approximately half of the national average.

This contrast suggests a unique perspective on criminal justice for the elderly within the state. This statistical anomaly may reflect a broader shift towards more nuanced approaches to punishment and rehabilitation for aging offenders in the state.