Maryland SB105 prohibits incarcerated individuals from receiving certain sentence reductions for crimes of violence committed after October 1, 2024.
Maryland SB105, also known as Geri's Law, modifies the state's correctional services law to prevent incarcerated individuals from receiving sentence reductions for crimes of violence committed on or after October 1, 2024. This includes offenses involving victims under the age of 18, certain sexual offenses, and crimes related to controlled dangerous substances. The bill also restricts pretrial release for defendants charged with specific violent crimes, particularly when they have pending charges or prior convictions for similar offenses.
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