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§ 6-206. Powers and duties of Commission

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Procedure

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Procedure (Refs & Annos)
Title 6. Trial and Sentencing (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Sentencing (Refs & Annos)
Part I. State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy
MD Code, Criminal Procedure, § 6-206
§ 6-206. Powers and duties of Commission
Currentness
Subcommittees, requests for information, and grants
(a) In addition to any other powers set forth elsewhere, the Commission may:
(1) establish subcommittees or advisory committees composed of Commission members to accomplish the duties imposed under this section;
(2) require each State unit and local government unit to give information to the Commission on request; and
(3) apply for, accept, and use grants or financial or other aid from a public or private source to accomplish the duties established in this part.
Hearing for public comments
(b) At least annually, the Commission shall hold a hearing for public comments about the issues that are being studied by the Commission.
Rules governing administration and proceedings
(c)(1) The Commission may adopt rules governing the administration and proceedings of the Commission.
(2) A change to the sentencing guidelines requires adoption by a majority of the total number of members of the Commission.

Credits

Added by Acts 2001, c. 10, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.
Formerly Art. 41, § 21-105.
MD Code, Criminal Procedure, § 6-206, MD CRIM PROC § 6-206
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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