Pretrial Detention Or Release
Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Charge by Summons [HB-1186]
Providing that a court or clerk's office that is in session or open on a weekend or holiday for a specified purpose is not in session or open for any other purpose or function; repealing a provision of law authorizing a District Court commissioner to set bond or commit persons to jail in default of bond or release them on personal recognizance if circumstances warrant; requiring a police officer to submit a specified statement of charges, serve a statement and summons, and release the defendant under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
First Reading Senate Rules on 04/07/2014
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Criminal Procedure - Individual With Immigration Detainer (Maryland Law Enforcement and Public Safety Trust Act) [HB-1003]
Expressing the intent of the General Assembly to restore community trust in Maryland law enforcement by clarifying the parameters of local participation in federal immigration enforcement efforts; providing that when an individual becomes eligible for release from State or local custody, a law enforcement or any other government official shall continue to detain the individual on the basis of an immigration detainer; providing that a detainee shall be denied bail if the detainee has an immigration detainer; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Patrick McDonough
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 04/05/2014
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Alien Defendants - Nullity of Bail Bonds [SB-720]
Providing that, if a defendant who has posted a bail bond is taken into custody by a specified agency of the federal government because of the defendant's immigration status, the bond shall be null and void; providing that any bond that becomes null and void under the Act shall be returned to the surety and the surety shall have no liability with respect to the bond; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Madaleno
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/18/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Persons Committed as Not Criminally Responsible - Release [SB-556]
Requiring the State's Attorney to be a party to, and have specified rights in, specified proceedings relating to the release of a person committed to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as not criminally responsible under the test for criminal responsibility; providing for specified de novo hearings in specified release cases where the underlying crime is a specified crime of violence; authorizing a court considering a specified release to continue its hearing to take additional evidence; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Norman Stone
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/21/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Correctional Facilities - Inmate Programs in Washington County - Payment of Child Support [SB-507]
Requiring an inmate participating in specified home detention, work release, or pretrial release programs in Washington County to be responsible for costs of child support.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Young
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 58 on 04/09/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Bail Bonds - Cash Bail [SB-505]
Authorizing in circuit courts and in the District Court cash bail or cash bond to be posted by the defendant, by an individual, or by a specified private surety acting for the defendant under specified circumstances; requiring cash bail or cash bond to be posted by the defendant only, unless the order setting bail expressly provides otherwise, in cases involving a defendant's failure to pay support to specified individuals; and providing for the repeal of laws inconsistent with the Act.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Zirkin
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 487 on 05/16/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Juveniles - Confinement in Juvenile Facilities [SB-454]
Requiring a specified child for whom the juvenile court has waived jurisdiction under specified circumstances to remain detained in a juvenile facility except under specified circumstances; requiring a specified child to be transferred to a specified juvenile facility except under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Gladden
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/18/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Civil Actions - Examination in Aid of Enforcement - Procedure After Arrest for Failure to Appear [SB-419]
Requiring, when an individual is arrested for failure to appear in court to show cause why the individual should not be found in contempt for failure to answer interrogatories or to appear for an examination in aid of enforcement of a money judgment, that the individual be taken immediately before either the court that issued the order that resulted in the arrest, or before a judicial officer of the District Court, for determination of conditions of release; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Delegates Anderson, Valentino-smith, And Mccomas on 04/04/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Issuance of Summonses and Arrest Warrants and Restrictions on Pretrial Release [SB-1069]
Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from issuing a summons if the defendant is charged with a specified crime of violence; prohibiting a commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant charged with committing a crime while the defendant was released on bail or personal recognizance for a pending prior criminal charge; and prohibiting a commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant charged with committing a crime while on parole.
Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Shank
Rereferred To Judicial Proceedings on 03/26/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Juveniles - Confinement in Juvenile Facilities [HB-848]
Requiring a specified child for whom the juvenile court has waived jurisdiction under specified circumstances to remain detained in a juvenile facility except under specified circumstances; requiring a specified child to be transferred to a specified juvenile facility except under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary Withdrawn on 03/20/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Correctional Facilities - Inmate Programs in Washington County - Payment of Child Support [HB-792]
Requiring an inmate participating in specified home detention, work release, or pretrial release programs in Washington County to be responsible for costs of child support.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 59 on 04/09/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Bail Bonds - Cash Bail [HB-777]
Authorizing in circuit courts and in the District Court cash bail or cash bond to be posted by the defendant, by an individual, or by a specified private surety acting for the defendant under specified circumstances; requiring cash bail or cash bond to be posted by the defendant only, unless the order setting bail expressly provides otherwise, in cases involving a defendant's failure to pay support to specified individuals; and providing for the repeal of laws inconsistent with the Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Vetoed By The Governor (duplicative) on 05/16/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Civil Actions - Interrogatories or Examination in Aid of Enforcement - Procedure After Arrest for Failure to Appear to Show Cause [HB-596]
Requiring, when an individual is arrested for failure to appear in court to show cause why the individual should not be found in contempt for failure to answer interrogatories or to appear for an examination in aid of enforcement of a money judgment, that the individual be taken immediately before either the court that issued the order that resulted in the arrest, or before a judicial officer of the District Court, for a determination of conditions of release; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Clippinger
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 622 on 05/16/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Alien Defendants - Nullity of Bail Bonds [HB-476]
Providing that, if a defendant who has posted a bail bond is taken into custody and deported by a specified agency of the federal government because of the defendant's immigration status, the bond shall be null and void; providing that any bond that becomes null and void under the Act shall be returned to the surety and the surety shall have no liability with respect to the bond; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Luiz Simmons
First Reading Judicial Proceedings on 03/13/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Crimes - Elder Abuse or Neglect - Restrictions on Pretrial Release [HB-1259]
Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant charged with causing abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in the first or second degree; providing that a judge may authorize the pretrial release of the defendant on specified conditions; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Robinson
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary Withdrawn on 03/20/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Persons Committed as Not Criminally Responsible - Release [HB-1112]
Requiring the State's Attorney to be a party to, and have specified rights in, specified proceedings relating to the release of a person committed to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as not criminally responsible under the test for criminal responsibility; providing for specified de novo hearings in specified release cases where the underlying crime is a specified crime of violence; authorizing a court considering a specified release to continue its hearing to take additional evidence; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/18/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Defendants Held on No Bail Status - Comprehensive Risk Assessment [HB-1109]
Providing that in a case that does not involve a charge of a crime of violence, if a court orders a defendant to be held on no bail status, the applicable pretrial services unit shall immediately perform a risk assessment of the defendant to determine the likelihood that the defendant will flee or pose a danger to another person or the community; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Curtis Anderson
Hearing 2/19 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/19/2013
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Juveniles - Confinement in Juvenile Facilities - Report [SB-761]
Requiring the Department of Juvenile Services to make a report to the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2012, regarding the manner in which the Department will work toward ensuring that youth charged as adults can be detained in juvenile detention facilities; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Gladden
Favorable With Amendments Report By Judicial Proceedings on 04/05/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Restrictions [SB-690]
Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant who is charged with specified crimes; providing that a judge may authorize the pretrial release of a specified defendant on specified conditions and cash bail, a corporate surety bond, or a specified property bond; and creating a rebuttable presumption that a specified defendant will flee and pose a danger to another person or the community.
Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Shank
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings Withdrawn on 03/05/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Criminal Defendants - Citations and Appearances [SB-422]
Declaring the intention of the General Assembly to monitor specified issues and determine whether modification of the Act is required at a specified time; authorizing an individual to file an application for a statement of charges with a District Court commissioner; authorizing the District Court commissioner to issue a summons or an arrest warrant under specified circumstances; requiring a police officer to charge a person by citation for specified misdemeanors and local ordinance violations; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Frosh
Approved By The Governor on 05/22/2012