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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

Criminal Procedure - Petition to Modify or Reduce Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act)

Authorizing an individual serving a term of confinement to petition a court to modify or reduce the sentence under certain circumstances; providing that a certain petitioner is entitled to assistance of counsel and, if indigent, representation by the Office of the Public Defender; and authorizing a certain person to apply to the Appellate Court of Maryland for leave to appeal a certain order in a certain manner and within a certain period of time after the court passes a certain order in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

https://legiscan.com/MD/bill/SB39/2025
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Joanne Benson State Senator
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