Bill > HB445

This bill establishes a presumption that the sentencing of a minor convicted as an adult should be transferred to the juvenile court, under certain circumstances. Specifically, if the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that the individual against whom the minor is convicted previously committed a sex crime or human trafficking offense against the minor within 3 months before the offense for which the minor was convicted, the court may transfer the minor to the juvenile court for sentencing. If the minor is transferred, the juvenile court must make a juvenile disposition. The bill also allows the court to impose a sentence less than the minimum term required by law and prohibits the court from imposing a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or release when sentencing a minor convicted as an adult.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0445?ys=2024RS