MD SB39

Individuals serving confinement may petition to modify or reduce their sentence after serving at least 20 years (without diminution credits) or the equivalent of 25 years (with credits), with a 5-year waiting period between petitions

For offenses committed as a minor, courts must modify sentences to result in release within 3 years if the petitioner demonstrates maturation and rehabilitation; for adult offenders, courts may modify sentences if retention is not necessary for public protection

Petitioners determined eligible are entitled to assistance of counsel, with indigent petitioners receiving representation from the Office of the Public Defender

State's Attorneys must notify victims and their representatives who have requested notification, and victims have the right to attend and testify at hearings

Either party may apply to the Appellate Court of Maryland for leave to appeal within 30 days of the court's order; courts cannot increase sentence length under this provision