HOUSE BILL 560

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Delegate Marriott

Entitled:

Division of Correction - Inmates - Suspended Life Sentences

Synopsis:

Requiring the Division of Correction to treat each inmate whose life sentence has been partly suspended as an inmate sentenced to a term of years in all respects, including eligibility for parole, leave, and participation in treatment, special, and meritorious programs.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/5

First Reading Judiciary

2/13

Hearing 3/7 at 1:00 p.m.

3/24

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CORRECTION, DIVISION OF

PAROLE AND PROBATION

PRISONERS

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Correctional Services

( 9-103.1 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered