HOUSE BILL 1509

File Code: Public Safety

Sponsored By:

Delegate Conaway

Entitled:

Parole Elimination and Restrictions on Pretrial Release - Cases Involving Victim 35 Years Older Than Defendant

Synopsis:

Eliminating parole eligibility for an inmate who is serving a term of imprisonment for a crime of violence involving a victim who was at least 35 years older than the inmate; prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant charged with a crime of violence involving a victim who is at least 35 years older than the defendant; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

House Action

3/4

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

3/16

Re-referred Judiciary

Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Bail

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.

District Courts

Elderly Persons

Judges

Parole and Probation

Pretrial Detention or Release

Prisoners -see also- Ex-Offenders

Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Victims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Correctional Services

( 7-301 )

Criminal Procedure

( 5-202 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered