Correctional Services - Diminution Credits - Sexual Offenses

This Maryland bill prohibits incarcerated individuals convicted of first-degree rape from earning time-reduction credits known as diminution credits. The law specifically targets those serving sentences for sexual offenses against victims under the age of 16, as well as those whose crimes occurred on or after October 1, 2024. By removing these credits, the legislation ensures that the full length of their sentences remains in effect without deductions for time spent in local correctional facilities before or after their official sentencing. This change applies to both state and local correctional facilities and takes effect on October 1, 2024.