MD HB317 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 15 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-16 - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizing a State's Attorney to file a motion for a reduction of sentence at any time during the period of active incarceration recommending a lesser sentence if it is in the interest of justice; authorizing an individual to file a response within 60 days after the filing of a motion to provide any additional information for the court to consider; requiring the court to hold a timely hearing on the motion; authorizing the court to consider certain factors when determining whether to reduce a certain sentence; etc.

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Title

Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Review - Motion for Reduction of Sentence

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2024-01-16HouseHearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.
2024-01-15HouseFirst Reading Judiciary

Same As/Similar To

SB318 (Crossfiled) 2024-01-15 - Hearing 2/01 at 1:00 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Criminal Procedure8111(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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