HOUSE BILL 380

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Delegates Marriott, Proctor, Benson, Kirk, Grosfeld, Nathan-Pulliam, A. Jones, and Howard

Entitled:

Criminal Procedure - Review of Mandatory Minimum Sentences - Retroactive Effect

Synopsis:

Allowing a person who is serving a term of confinement which includes a mandatory minimum sentence imposed before July 1, 1999, to apply for and receive one review of the mandatory minimum sentence by a three judge panel provided that the application for review is filed on or before September 30, 2001; and providing for the termination of the Act at the end of September 30, 2001.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/3

First Reading Judiciary

2/16

Hearing 3/2 at 1:00 p.m.

3/13

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Salima Siler Marriott, District 40

Delegate Joanne C. Benson, District 24

Delegate Sharon M. Grosfeld, District 18

Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard, District 24

Delegate Adrienne A. Jones, District 10

Delegate Ruth M. Kirk, District 44

Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, District 10

Delegate James E. Proctor, Jr., District 27A

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

JUDICIAL REVIEW -see also- APPEALS

PRISONERS

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

SUNSET

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 645JC )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered