Criminal Procedure - Victims' Rights - Dismissal of Charges
Sponsor: Nicole A. Williams (District 22)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - ProceduresStatus: Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a victim of a crime to petition the court to extend the time before the court is required to dismiss a charge against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williams, Nicole | Maryland General Assembly | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shapiro, Melanielobbyist | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Williams, Delegate Williamslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Pizzo, Mary | MD Office of Public Defender | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
FAVShapiro, MelanieMaryland Network Against Domestic ViolenceRegistered for: Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence