Administration of Justice

Administration of Justice- Action to secure an effective, nonpartisan judiciary and to promote fair and appropriate sentencing, including the abolition of the death penalty; and a correctional system, including probation and ot
Justice Study Committee Met with Court Administrator- Three members of the Justice Study Committee met January 14.with Frank Broccolina, Court Administrator.
GUNS- GUNS Two bills have been filed to date dealing with handguns and other firearms. LWVMD has a general position in favor of gun control.

Capital Punishment

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MD Government- For Maryland's website, visit www.maryland.gov.
MD Judiciary: District Court, Small Claims, Cameras in Courtrooms-
SB 58 (Chairman, JPR Ctte.) and HB 87 (Chairman JUD Ctte.) – Both by request of the MD Judicial Conference) - District Court – Commissioners - Jurisdiction.
Judiciary- Support for:
- a statewide uniform and unified judicial system.
- COURTS- COURTS

Juvenile Corrections- LWVMD Supports
1. the use of specialized judges, counseling services, and administration of juveniles cases, all geared to dealing with families.
2. JUVENILE JUSTICE- JUVENILE JUSTICE

HB 34 (Minnick) Violent Crimes and Sexual Offenses
Mandatory Minimum Sentence-
Sentencing- LWVMD has Support for: -sentencing based on the offense, the offender's previous record, aggravating or mitigating circumstances, and the impact on the victim.
MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES- MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES