Maryland SB67 mandates dismissal of charges against defendants found incompetent to stand trial under specific conditions.

Maryland SB67 outlines conditions under which a court must dismiss charges against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial. The court may dismiss charges if resuming the proceeding would be unjust due to the passage of time. The court must notify the State’s Attorney and a victim or victim’s representative before dismissal. The bill also specifies the timing for dismissal based on the severity of the offense charged. If charges are dismissed, the court must notify the victim or their representative and the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository.

Maryland SB67 mandates dismissal of charges against defendants found incompetent to stand trial under specific conditions.

Maryland SB67 outlines conditions under which a court must dismiss charges against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial. The court may dismiss charges if resuming the proceeding would be unjust due to the passage of time. The court must notify the State’s Attorney and a victim or victim’s representative before dismissal. The bill also specifies the timing for dismissal based on the severity of the offense charged. If charges are dismissed, the court must notify the victim or their representative and the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository.