Maryland SB 1005 Justice Reinvestment Act Of 2016

The legislation was signed into law on May 19, 2016. The provisions seek to reduce Maryland’s prison population and use the savings to provide for more effective treatment to offenders, before, during, and after incarceration. The goal is to reduce the likelihood of reoffending, as well as to benefit victims and families. Some provisions go into effect on October 1, 2016, and the rest go into effect on October 1, 2017 . . .