# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 8. Other Postconviction Review

### Subtitle 1. In General

#### Section 8-104

(a) The filing of an application for sentence review under this subtitle does not:

  (1) stay the execution of the sentence;

  (2) affect the time allowed to file an appeal or a motion for a new trial; or

  (3) affect the power of the sentencing judge to change the sentence to the extent allowed by the Maryland Rules.

(b) After an application is filed, the sentencing judge may grant a stay of the execution of the sentence pending a decision under this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)