Legislation - HB0317

Title: Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Review - Motion for Reduction of Sentence
Sponsored by: Delegate Williams
Status: In the House - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note
Racial Equity Impact Note

Synopsis

Authorizing a State's Attorney to file a motion for a reduction of sentence at any time during the period of active incarceration recommending a lesser sentence if it is in the interest of justice; authorizing an individual to file a response within 60 days after the filing of a motion to provide any additional information for the court to consider; requiring the court to hold a timely hearing on the motion; authorizing the court to consider certain factors when determining whether to reduce a certain sentence; etc.

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Cross-filed with: SB0318

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2024

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/15/2024 Legislative Date 1/15/2024 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Review - Motion for Reduction of Sentence Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/16/2024 Legislative Date 1/16/2024 Action Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - Racial Equity Impact Note Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	1/15/2024	1/15/2024	First Reading Judiciary
			Text - First - Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Review - Motion for Reduction of Sentence
House	1/16/2024	1/16/2024	Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.
			Text - Racial Equity Impact Note

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