Ch. 311 1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(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
DEPARTMENT, 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 present oral testimony in a manner
established in regulations promulgated ADOPTED by the Commission.

(5) The Commission DEPARTMENT 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, AND THE COMMISSION BEFORE ENTERING INTO A
PREDETERMINED PAROLE RELEASE AGREEMENT, 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;

(7) Any recommendation made by the sentencing judge at the time of

sentencing;

(8) Any information that is presented to a Commission member at a meeting
with the victim; and

(9) Any testimony presented to the Commission by the victim or the victim's
designated representative under § 4-504(d)(4) of this subtitle.

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