H.B. 576

VETOES

IF A PERSON WHO WAS CONVICTED OF A CRIME OF VIOLENCE IS FOUND
GUILTY OF VIOLATING A CONDITION OF MANDATORY SUPERVISION, THE
MARYLAND PAROLE COMMISSION SHALL NOTIFY THE VICTIM AS PROVIDED UNDER
ARTICLE 41, § 4-612(I) OF THE CODE.

DRAFTER'S NOTE: This section merely provides cross-references to Art. 41, §§
4-501, 4-504(d), 4-507(c) and (d), 4-511(f), 4-511A(b), and 4-612(i) of the
Code for informational purposes.

No change in the law is intended. As to the definitions of "commutation",
"mandatory supervision", "pardon", "parole", and "violent crime", see Art. 41,
§ 4-501 of the Code. As to the definition of "victim", see Art. 41, §§
4-504(d)(1), and 4-511A(a) of the Code. As to the definition of "crime of
violence", see § 643B of this article.

787. NOTIFICATION OF VICTIM CONCERNING COMMITTED INDIVIDUALS.

IF A PERSON HAS BEEN COMMITTED UNDER § 12-111 OF THE HEALTH -
GENERAL ARTICLE FOR A CRIME OF VIOLENCE, AND A VICTIM OF THE CRIME HAS
MADE A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL
HYGIENE FOR NOTIFICATION, THE VICTIM HAS THE RIGHTS PROVIDED UNDER §
12-122 OF THE HEALTH - GENERAL ARTICLE.

DRAFTER'S NOTE: This section merely provides cross-references to HG §
12-122 for informational purposes.

No change in the law is intended.

As to the definition of "crime of violence", see § 643B of this article.

788. RESERVED.

789. RESERVED.

SEXUAL OFFENSES

[465 1/2.] 790. TRANSPORTATION OF ALLEGED RAPE VICTIM TO APPROVED
FACILITY.

Every police officer, sheriff, or deputy sheriff who receives a report of an alleged
rape or sexual offense in any degree, shall [offer] OFFER, without regard for the place of
alleged rape or sexual offense or where it is reported, the alleged victim the opportunity
to be taken immediately to the nearest facility designated by the Department of Health
and Mental Hygiene in cooperation with the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State
of Maryland and the State's Attorney in the subdivision where the rape or sexual offense
in any degree occurred.

DRAFTER'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 27, § 465 1/2 of the Code."

The only changes are in style.

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