HOUSE BILL 35

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Delegate Arnick

Entitled:

Criminal Procedure - Review of Mandatory Minimum Sentences - Retroactive Effect

Synopsis:

Authorizing a person who is serving a term of confinement that includes a mandatory minimum sentence imposed before July 1, 1999, to apply for and receive a review of the mandatory minimum sentence; and providing for the termination of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

07/13

Pre-filed

1/12

First Reading Judiciary

1/19

Hearing 1/25 at 1:00 p.m.

2/21

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

JUDICIAL REVIEW -see also- APPEALS

PRISONERS -see also- EX-OFFENDERS

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

SUNSET

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Criminal Procedure

( 8-101 , 8-102 , 8-103 , 8-104 , 8-105 , 8-106 , 8-107 , 8-108 , 8-109 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered