It is considered desirable that there should be an association of the administrators of local and state correctional facilities throughout the State of Maryland in order that the membership can:

• Meet regularly to develop and advance the principles of modern corrections.
• Establish unity and consensus among local and state correctional administrators on matters concerning their respective operations.
• Propose and/or comment on relevant legislation.
• Promote and assist in the development of minimum standards for the operation of inmate programs and correctional facilities.
• Obtain representation on public and private policy making bodies which facilitate the effectiveness of correctional programs.
• Promote and encourage the development of staff training resources and training programs.
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of relevant data and sponsor research.
• Encourage and promote the development, implementation and refinement of effective community release, alternatives to incarceration and reintegration programs.
• Assist the various jurisdictions in the development of appropriate and adequate correctional resources.
• Coordinate technical assistance between correctional agencies.
• Encourage advanced levels of knowledge, expertise, initiative and integrity in the various aspects and elements of corrections throughout the State of Maryland.
• Awards scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in criminal justice and professional development through the MCAA Scholarship Foundation.