Ch. 573                                    1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

1.       Make a written recommendation to the Commission on the
advisability of releasing the inmate on parole; and

2.       Request that an inmate be prohibited from having any
contact with a victim as a condition of parole.

(iv) The Commission shall make the updated victim impact statement
or recommendation available for the inmate's review under § 4-505 of this subtitle.

(v) If an updated victim impact statement or recommendation is
prepared under this subsection, the Commission shall consider the updated victim impact
statement or recommendation at the parole release hearing.

(vi) The victim may designate, in writing to the Commission, the name
and address of a representative who is a resident of this State to receive notice for the
victim.

(3)     The victim may request a meeting with a Commission member.

(4)     AT THE PAROLE RELEASE HEARING FOR AN INMATE CONVICTED OF
THE VIOLENT CRIME, THE VICTIM OR A DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE MAY:

(I) PRESENT ORAL TESTIMONY; AND

(II) REBUT ANY TESTIMONY PRESENTED BY THE INMATE.
PRESENT ORAL TESTIMONY IN A MANNER ESTABLISHED IN REGULATIONS
PROMULGATED BY THE COMMISSION.

[(4)] (5) The Commission shall promptly notify the victim or the victim's
designated representative of the decision of the Commission regarding parole for the
inmate convicted of the violent crime.

4-506.

Each hearing examiner and Commission member determining if an inmate is
suitable for release on parole shall consider:

(1)     The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(2)     The physical, mental, and moral qualification of the inmate eligible for
parole;

(3)     The progress of the inmate during his confinement, including the
academic progress of the inmate in the mandatory education program required in §
22-102 of the Education Article;

(4)     Whether or not there is reasonable probability that the inmate, if
released on parole, will remain at liberty without violating the law;

(5)     Whether or not release on parole of the inmate is compatible with the
welfare of society;

(6)     An updated victim impact statement or recommendation prepared
under § 4-504(d) of this subtitle;

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