Maryland HB1320 requires prosecutors to inform victims of their right to request notifications about a defendant's custody status and court hearings.

Maryland HB1320 amends the criminal procedure law to mandate that, within days after filing a criminal information in the district court, the prosecuting attorney must inform the victim or the victim's representative of their right to request notification through the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) system regarding a defendant's custody status and court hearings. The bill outlines a process for victims or their representatives to request such notifications, including the option to keep their contact information confidential.

Maryland HB1320 requires prosecutors to inform victims of their right to request notifications about a defendant's custody status and court hearings.

Maryland HB1320 amends the criminal procedure law to mandate that, within days after filing a criminal information in the district court, the prosecuting attorney must inform the victim or the victim's representative of their right to request notification through the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) system regarding a defendant's custody status and court hearings. The bill outlines a process for victims or their representatives to request such notifications, including the option to keep their contact information confidential.