§ 2–203
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 2-203 (2026)
Title 2. Homicide
Subtitle 2. Murder and Manslaughter
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A defendant found guilty of murder in the first degree may be sentenced to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole only if:
(1)
at least 30 days before trial, the State gave written notice to the defendant of the State’s intention to seek a sentence of imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole; and
(2)
the sentence of imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole is imposed in accordance with § 2-304 of this title.