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Legislation

Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
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3rd
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Opposite
Chamber
1st
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Referral
to Cmte
2nd
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3rd
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Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Criminal Procedure – Postconviction Review – Motion for Reduction of Sentence
Sponsored by
Delegate Williams
Status
In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis
Fiscal and Policy 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; authorizing the Court to consider multiple factors in determining whether to reduce a sentence, disciplinary record and record of rehabilitation, evidence reflecting a diminished risk for future violence, and changes in circumstances since the original conviction; prohibiting the State's Attorney, if the court denies the motion, from filing a subsequent motion for at least 3 years; etc.
Committee Testimony
Details
Cross-filed with: SB0976
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2022
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/10/2022
Legislative Date
2/10/2022
Action
First Reading Judiciary
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/11/2022
Legislative Date
2/11/2022
Action
Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/10/2022 2/10/2022 First Reading Judiciary
Text - First - Criminal Procedure – Postconviction Review – Motion for Reduction of Sentence
House 2/11/2022 2/11/2022 Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Last Updated: 7/8/2022 2:30 PM
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