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Introduced
01/31/2018
01/31/2018
In Committee
02/26/2018
02/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/09/2018
04/09/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a certain defendant convicted of a nonviolent crime to make a motion for the court to consider the defendant's status as a certain primary caretaker; and requiring the court to make a certain determination and consider placing a certain defendant on probation with certain conditions under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes a defendant convicted of a nonviolent crime to make a motion for the court to consider the defendant's status as a "primary caretaker," which is defined as a person who has assumed responsibility for a dependent child's housing, health, financial support, education, family ties, or safety. If the court determines that the defendant is a primary caretaker, it must consider placing the defendant on probation instead of incarceration, with conditions emphasizing community rehabilitation and parent-child support, such as drug or alcohol treatment, domestic violence education, parenting classes, and job training. The bill aims to prioritize community-based rehabilitation and family unity for primary caretakers convicted of nonviolent crimes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings (on 02/26/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0617?ys=2018rs |
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?id=sb0617&stab=01&pid=billpage&tab=subject3&ys=2018rs |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/votes_comm/sb0617_jpr.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/fnotes/bil_0007/sb0617.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/sb/sb0617f.pdf |
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