§ 4-1104

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§4–1104. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 364 OF 2021 //

(a)A pretrial services program established, improved, or for which a pretrial risk scoring instrument validation is conducted using a grant distributed in accordance with § 4–1103 of this subtitle shall:

(1)use a validated, evidence–based, race–neutral risk scoring instrument that is consistent with the Maryland Rules to make recommendations to a judicial officer to determine whether a defendant:

(i)is eligible for release:

1. on personal recognizance; or

2. with appropriate pretrial supervision; or

(ii)should be held without bail;

(2)apply best practices shown to be effective in other jurisdictions; and

(3)incorporate multiple levels of supervision based on defendant risk scores with features that include:

(i)cellular telephone reminders of a defendant’s hearing date;

(ii)drug and alcohol testing;

(iii)global positioning satellite monitoring, if applicable; and

(iv)substance abuse, mental health, or mediation referrals, if approved by the judicial officer and available in the eligible county.

(b)A pretrial services program that receives a grant under this subtitle may not charge a fee to any defendant for participation in the program.