Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Release - Crimes Resulting in Death of Young Victim
Sponsor: William Valentine (District 2A)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - ProceduresStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting the release of a defendant pending sentencing or exhaustion of appellate review after conviction of a specified crime resulting in the death of a victim under the age of 14 years.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Fleegal, Anthony | Hagerstown Police Department | Oral |
| FAV | Myers, Richard (Nink) | Hub Labels, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wilt, Laura | Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brown, Kirsten | Maryland State's Attorneys' Association | Position only |
| FAV | Cirincion, Regina | State's Atty for Washigton County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Alton, Greg | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Valentine, Delegate Valentinelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Parsons, John | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Vormelker, Will | Maryland Judiciary | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Kouadio, Michele | A Mother's Cry | Position only |