Ch. 378

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

of probation before judgment the authority of the courts throughout the State to
impose a sentence of custodial confinement or imprisonment as a condition of
probation or suspension of sentence; requiring a court that imposes a sentence of
imprisonment as a condition of probation to impose the sentence and other
conditions of probation in the same proceeding; repealing a provision
authorizing a court in certain counties to impose a sentence of imprisonment as
a condition of probation; and generally relating to conditions of probation before
judgment the authority of the courts to impose a sentence of custodial
confinement or imprisonment as a condition of probation or suspension of
sentence.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Criminal Procedure

Section 6-219(a), (b), (d), and (e), 6-220(a) and (b), and 6-225(d)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2001 Volume and 2002 Supplement)

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Criminal Procedure
Section 6-220 6-220(h)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2001 Volume and 2002 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Criminal Procedure

6-220. 6-219.

(a)     [(1)] In this section, "custodial confinement" means:

[(i)] (1) home detention;

[(ii)](2) a corrections options program established under law which
requires the individual to participate in home detention, inpatient treatment, or other
similar program involving terms and conditions that constitute the equivalent of
confinement; or

[(iii)](3) inpatient drug or alcohol treatment.

[(2) "Custodial confinement" does not include imprisonment.]

(b)     Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a court:

(1)     may suspend a sentence generally or for a definite time;

(2)     may pass orders and impose terms as to costs, recognizance for
appearance, or matters relating to the residence or conduct of the defendant who is
convicted as may be deemed proper;

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