Section 8-101 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-101. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language substituted for the introductory phrase of former Art. 27, § 645JF. 

(b)  Review panel.- "Review panel" means a group of three or more circuit court judges who conduct a review proceeding in connection with an application for a review of a sentence under this subtitle. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 645JF(5). 
 

The reference to "circuit court" judges is substituted for the former reference to "trial" judges to conform to the terminology used throughout this title. 

(c)  Sentencing court.- "Sentencing court" means the court in which the sentencing judge imposed the sentence or required that a sentence that was wholly or partly suspended be served. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 645JF(4). 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Sentencing judge"                                                   § 8-101

(d)  Sentencing judge.- "Sentencing judge" means the judge who imposed a sentence or who required that a sentence that was wholly or partly suspended be served. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 645JF(3). 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 645JF(3), (4), (5); 2001, ch. 10, § 2; ch. 29, § 5; 2002, ch. 19, § 1.]