Bill > HB724

This bill authorizes individuals serving a term of confinement to petition a court to reduce their sentence if they have served at least 20 years and at least 3 years have passed since the court last decided a previous petition. The bill establishes procedures for these proceedings, including requirements for a hearing where the individual and the state can present evidence. The court must consider various factors in deciding whether to reduce the sentence, such as the individual's age, offense history, rehabilitation, and impact on the victim. The bill also creates a rebuttable presumption that individuals who have served at least 30 years or are at least 60 years old are not a danger to the public. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2024.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0724?ys=2024RS