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MD SB591Criminal Procedure - Petition to Modify or Reduce Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act)
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Introduced
01/31/2020
01/31/2020
In Committee
01/31/2020
01/31/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a person who is serving a term of confinement to petition a court to modify or reduce the sentence under certain circumstances; requiring a person to file a petition under the Act in a certain court; requiring a court to hold a hearing under certain circumstances; providing for a hearing held under the Act; requiring a State's Attorney to provide certain notice to a victim and a victim's representative under certain circumstances; etc.
AI Summary
This bill, the Maryland Second Look Act, allows a person serving a term of confinement to petition a court to modify or reduce their sentence under certain circumstances. For a sentence imposed for a crime committed when the petitioner was a minor, they must have served at least 20 years without diminution credits or 25 years with credits. For a sentence imposed when the petitioner was 18 or older, they must be at least 55 years old and have served at least 25 years. The court must hold a hearing on the petition, except if the petitioner is ineligible, and provide notice to victims or their representatives. The court may modify the sentence if the petitioner has matured and rehabilitated, or if the original sentence is no longer necessary to protect the public. The bill also provides for appeals of the court's decision.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Chris West (R)*,
Katie Hester (D),
Clarence Lam (D),
Will Smith (D),
Charles Sydnor (D),
Jeff Waldstreicher (D),
Ronald Young (D),
Last Action
Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. (on 01/31/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0591?ys=2020RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0591f.pdf |
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