1997 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 613

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Senator Collins
Entitled:
Patuxent Institution - Parole - Victims' Rights

Synopsis:

Granting victims of violent crimes the right to present oral testimony at a parole release hearing of an inmate confined at the Patuxent Institution; and requiring the Patuxent Institution's Board of Review to consider the victim's oral testimony when determining whether an inmate is suitable for release on parole.

Legislative History

Senate Action
1/31
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/5
Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.
3/19
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
HEARINGS
PAROLE AND PROBATION
PATUXENT INSTITUTION
PRISONERS
REVIEW BOARDS
VICTIMS -see also- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMP; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
WITNESSES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 31B Patuxent Institution
( 1 , 11 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)