Md. Lawmakers Propose Criminal Justice Reforms
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- Maryland lawmakers are making some criminal justice reforms a priority of the legislative session.
One measure discussed Tuesday would create a process for the State Parole Commission to review the status of people who are still in prison at the age of 65. The bill would allow the commission to grant conditional release due to medical or mental disabilities, such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease, if the person no longer poses a threat to public safety.
Another measure aims to reduce recidivism and create better tools for people leaving prison to re-enter society. The bill would create a council to study ways of reducing spending on corrections and invest in strategies to reduce recidivism.
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