Minors Convicted as Adults - Sentencing - Transfer to Juvenile Court
Sponsor: William G. Folden (District 4)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Juvenile LawStatus: Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing a presumption that the sentencing of a minor convicted as an adult should be transferred to the juvenile court, under certain circumstances, and authorizing the court to do so; and requiring the juvenile court to make a juvenile determination under certain circumstances.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Virgin, Emilylobbyist | Human Rights for Kids | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | O'Day, Garrettlobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Aanenson, Karalyn | Maryland Department of Juvenile Services | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Watts, Kimberlee | Maryland Office of the Public Defender | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dume, Sheena | PACT | Oral |
| FAV | Baldwin, Isabella | The League of Women Voters | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brown, Renaud | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Harper, Jarrett | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Folden, Senator Foldenlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Miller, Linda | Maryland Judiciary | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Lang, Alan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault