Maryland HB757 strengthens protections against mail and package theft and enhances victim notification rights.

Maryland HB757 criminalizes the theft of mail and packages, classifying it as a felony. The bill also mandates that victims of such crimes receive notifications about key case developments, including court proceedings, plea agreements, and post-trial actions. Victims can opt to receive these notifications via the Maryland Declaration of Electronic Court (MDEC) system or by filing a notification request form. The bill ensures that victims' addresses and email addresses remain confidential unless they choose to disclose them.

Maryland HB757 strengthens protections against mail and package theft and enhances victim notification rights.

Maryland HB757 criminalizes the theft of mail and packages, classifying it as a felony. The bill also mandates that victims of such crimes receive notifications about key case developments, including court proceedings, plea agreements, and post-trial actions. Victims can opt to receive these notifications via the Maryland Declaration of Electronic Court (MDEC) system or by filing a notification request form. The bill ensures that victims' addresses and email addresses remain confidential unless they choose to disclose them.