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Introduced
01/15/2021
01/15/2021
In Committee
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
Crossed Over
03/12/2021
03/12/2021
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing that multiple thefts committed by the same person in multiple counties under one scheme or continuing course of conduct may be aggregated and prosecuted in any county in which any one of the thefts occurred; altering a certain reference to the maximum value of certain property or services applicable to misdemeanor theft; requiring a court to make a finding as to whether a certain crime is organized retail theft; providing that the State has the burden of proving that a certain crime is organized retail theft; etc.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address organized retail theft by allowing multiple thefts committed by the same person in multiple counties under one scheme to be aggregated and prosecuted in any county where one of the thefts occurred. It also alters the maximum value of property or services applicable to misdemeanor theft, and requires courts to make a finding on whether a theft crime constitutes "organized retail theft" based on evidence presented at trial. The State bears the burden of proving organized retail theft by a preponderance of the evidence, and this finding becomes part of the court record for reporting purposes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred Judiciary (on 03/16/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0385?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/sb/sb0385t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/sb0385_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/sb/sb0385f.pdf |
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