MD HB323 | 2020 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB842
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 16-1)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-21 - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 20 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-21 - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing a person who is serving a term of confinement to petition a court to modify or reduce the sentence under certain circumstances; requiring a person to file a petition under the Act in a certain court; requiring a court to hold a hearing under certain circumstances; providing for a hearing held under the Act; requiring a State's Attorney to provide certain notice to a victim and a victim's representative under certain circumstances; etc.
Title
Criminal Procedure - Petition to Modify or Reduce Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-21 | House | Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2020-01-20 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
HB323 (Carry Over) 2020-01-21 - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
SB591 (Crossfiled) 2020-01-31 - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
SB591 (Crossfiled) 2020-01-31 - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
Subjects
Appeals
Circuit Courts
Criminal Law - Procedure
Hearings
Indigent Persons
Juvenile Causes
Legal Aid
Minors
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
Petitions
Prisoners
State's Attorneys
Victims
Circuit Courts
Criminal Law - Procedure
Hearings
Indigent Persons
Juvenile Causes
Legal Aid
Minors
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
Petitions
Prisoners
State's Attorneys
Victims
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Procedure | 8 | 501 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0323?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0323f.pdf |
