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<section article="gcp" article_name="Criminal Procedure" number="6-236" effective_note="EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 521 AND 522 OF 2022" title_number="6" title_name="Trial and Sentencing" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Sentencing">
  <level label="a">
    <text>There is a Jobs Court Pilot Program in the District Court sitting in Baltimore City.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>The purpose of the pilot program is to reduce recidivism by offering defendants an opportunity to participate in full–time job training and job placement programs as a condition of probation, an alternative to incarceration, or a condition of pretrial release.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>To accomplish the purpose of the pilot program, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall develop a plan to implement and monitor the pilot program.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>On or before June 30, 2027, the Administrative Office of the Courts, in consultation with the Baltimore Workforce Development Board, shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the operation and results of the pilot program.</text>
  </level>
</section>
