Maryland HB180 modifies the dismissal process for defendants found incompetent to stand trial.

Maryland HB180 revises the criminal procedure for dismissing charges against defendants found incompetent to stand trial. It mandates that the court notify the State's Attorney and a victim or victim's representative before dismissing a charge. The court must provide advance notice and an opportunity to be heard to these parties. If charges are dismissed, the court must notify the victim or their representative and the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository. The dismissal takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Maryland HB180 modifies the dismissal process for defendants found incompetent to stand trial.

Maryland HB180 revises the criminal procedure for dismissing charges against defendants found incompetent to stand trial. It mandates that the court notify the State's Attorney and a victim or victim's representative before dismissing a charge. The court must provide advance notice and an opportunity to be heard to these parties. If charges are dismissed, the court must notify the victim or their representative and the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository. The dismissal takes effect on July 1, 2026.