Maryland § 11-505
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 11-505, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-505.
(a) This section applies to a victim or victim’s representative who:
(1) has made a written request to the Department for notification under § 7–801(b)(1)(ii) of the Correctional Services Article; or
(2) has filed a notification request form under § 11–104 of this title.
(b) (1) If a parole release hearing is scheduled for an incarcerated individual who has been convicted of and sentenced for a crime, the victim or victim’s representative has the rights provided under § 7–801 of the Correctional Services Article.
(2) At a parole release hearing, a victim or victim’s representative has the rights provided under § 7–304 of the Correctional Services Article.
(c) (1) Whenever a person who was convicted of a crime is found in violation of a condition of parole, the Department shall notify the victim or victim’s representative as provided under § 7–804 of the Correctional Services Article.
(2) Whenever a warrant or subpoena is issued for a person who was convicted of a crime for an alleged violation of a condition of parole, the Department shall notify the victim or victim’s representative as provided under § 7–804 of the Correctional Services Article.
(d) Whenever a person who is sentenced is considered for a commutation, pardon, or remission of sentence:
(1) the Department shall notify the victim or victim’s representative as provided under § 7–805(a) and (e) of the Correctional Services Article; and
(2) a victim or victim’s representative has the additional rights regarding submission and consideration of a victim impact statement provided under § 7–805(b) and (c) of the Correctional Services Article.
(e) (1) Whenever a person convicted of a crime is found in violation of a condition of mandatory supervision, the Department shall notify the victim or victim’s representative as provided under § 7–505(b) of the Correctional Services Article.
(2) Whenever a warrant or subpoena is issued for a person convicted of a crime for an alleged violation of a condition of mandatory supervision, the Department shall notify the victim or victim’s representative as provided under § 7–804 of the Correctional Services Article.
(f) Before entering into a predetermined parole release agreement with an incarcerated individual, the Maryland Parole Commission shall notify the victim or victim’s representative as provided under § 7–803 of the Correctional Services Article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 11-505
What does Maryland Code § 11-505 cover?
Section 11-505 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 11-505?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 11-505 apply to my situation?
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