Criminal Procedure - Theft - Notification of Victims and Victims' Representatives
Sponsor: Frank M. Conaway, Jr. (District 40)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - ProceduresStatus: Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the prosecuting attorney of thefts of property or services with a value less than $1,500 to notify the victim or the victim's representative about each court proceeding, the right of the victim to submit a victim impact statement, any posttrial court proceedings, any appeal, and any sentence review related to the case.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Conaway, Delegate Conawaylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Gilbert, Patrick | Maryland State's Attorneys' Association | Written (PDF) |