§9–735.

    (a)    This section applies only to a prisoner who is a covered employee under § 9-221 of this title.

    (b)    A prisoner who is permanently partially disabled or temporarily totally disabled shall file a claim with the Commission in accordance with this subtitle.

    (c)    (1)    After a prisoner has filed a claim, the Commission shall decide any issue of coverage or compensability.

        (2)    Until the prisoner is discharged by pardon, parole, or expiration of sentence, the Commission may not:

            (i)    hold a hearing on or determine a permanent partial disability or permanent total disability of the prisoner; or

            (ii)    make an award to the prisoner.

    (d)    (1)    When the prisoner is discharged from a correctional institution, the institution promptly shall notify the Commission of the discharge.

        (2)    Promptly after receiving notice under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall schedule a hearing to determine the extent of any permanent partial or permanent total disability of the prisoner as of the date of discharge.