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MD HB274

MD HB274
Justice Reinvestment Act - Diminution Credits - Sentencing


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Introduced
01/25/2019
In Committee
04/04/2019
Crossed Over
03/14/2019
Passed
04/08/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/25/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Clarifying that changes in provisions of law relating to the application of diminution credits made by the Justice Reinvestment Act shall be construed prospectively to apply to inmates who are sentenced or committed to custody on a finding of violation of probation on or after October 1, 2017; etc.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies that the changes made by the Justice Reinvestment Act related to the application of diminution credits (a reduction in an inmate's sentence for good behavior) will be applied prospectively, meaning they will only apply to inmates who are sentenced or committed to custody for a violation of probation on or after October 1, 2017. The bill also specifies that the changes cannot result in an inmate's release date being prior to the effective date of the Act, and that the changes do not create a cause of action for false imprisonment against the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services or local correctional facilities. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 603 (on 05/25/2019)

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