Minors Convicted as Adults - Sentencing - Transfer to Juvenile Court
Sponsor: Karen Simpson (District 3)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Juvenile LawStatus: Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
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 (0)
MGA witness listFAV 16FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hudson, Lee | Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA | Position only |
| FAV | Quarles, Antoin | Helping Oppressed People Excel (H.O.P.E.) | Position only |
| 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 | Salter, Robin | Maryland Office of the Public Defender | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Selden, Trina | Out for Justice | Position only |
| FAV | Speaks, Terry | Out for Justice | Position only |
| FAV | Dume, Sheena | PACT | Oral |
| FAV | Sigua, Abigail | PACT | Oral |
| FAV | Phelps Jr, Ken | The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Simpson, Delegate Simpsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Simpson, Karen | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Staggers, Ashley | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Vormelker, Will | Maryland Judiciary | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ruth, Laure | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Duckett-Randolph, Neka | Out 4 Justice | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault