HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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language substituted for the former, limited
right "to present witnesses on his behalf", for
conformity to similar provisions elsewhere in

this article.

In subsection (b)(3) of this section, the former
reference to the right to counsel is deleted as
unnecessary in light of § 9-605 of this subtitle.

In subsection (b)(4) of this section, the former
ambiguous reference "if deemed advisable" is
deleted as unnecessary in light of the word
"may".

In subsection (c) of this section, the term
"trier of fact" is substituted for the references
to the "judge" and "jury", for brevity and
clarity.

As to subsection (c) of this section and the
deletion of the former provision on evidence, see
revisor's note to § 9-616 of this subtitle.

Defined terms: "Administration" § 9-101
"Drug addict" § 9-101 "Person" § 1-101
"Drug addiction" § 9-101

9-627. RESERVED.

9-628. RESERVED.

PART IV. COMMITMENT OF DEFENDANT CONVICTED OF CRIME.

9-6.29. SCOPE OF PART IV.

AN INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT BE COMMITTED UNDER PART IV OF
THIS SUBTITLE IF THE INDIVIDUAL:

(1)  IS AWAITING SENTENCING FOR ANY CRIME OTHER
THAN THEFT, IF THE CRIME IS PUNISHABLE BY MORE THAN 10 YEARS
IMPRISONMENT OR BY DEATH;

(2)  IS CHARGED WITH ANOTHER CRIME; OR

(3)  IS SERVING A SENTENCE IN A CORRECTIONAL
INSTITUTION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from the third
sentence of former Article 43B, § 12(a).

9-630. PETITION.

(A) IN GENERAL.