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MD SB198

MD SB198
Criminal Gang Offenses - Penalties, Procedure, and Elements


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Introduced
01/17/2018
In Committee
01/17/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/09/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing that the juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over a certain child alleged to have committed a certain criminal gang offense under certain circumstances; altering penalties for certain criminal gang offenses; providing that certain sentences imposed shall be consecutive to certain sentences; altering the elements of a certain criminal gang offense; requiring certain local jurisdictions to use certain divested assets for certain purposes under certain circumstances; etc.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to laws related to criminal gang offenses in Maryland. It removes the juvenile court's jurisdiction over certain children accused of committing certain gang-related crimes, increases penalties for certain gang-related offenses, and alters the elements of a criminal gang offense. The bill also requires certain divested assets from drug-related crimes to be used for addiction treatment, alternatives to incarceration, and assistance for victims of gang-related crimes. Additionally, the bill specifies that violations of the gang offense laws, as well as any underlying crimes, can be prosecuted in various counties based on where the criminal acts took place.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. (on 01/30/2018)

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