Regulation .01 Scope.
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A.
The Maryland sentencing guidelines apply to criminal cases prosecuted in a circuit court. The following sentencing matters handled by judges in a circuit court are excluded from guidelines coverage:
(1)
Prayers for jury trial from District Court, unless a PSI is ordered;
(2)
Appeals from District Court, unless a PSI is ordered;
(3)
Crimes which carry no possible penalty of incarceration;
(4)
Public local laws and municipal ordinances;
(5)
Sentencing hearings in response to a violation of probation;
(6)
Criminal nonsupport and criminal contempt; and
(7)
Cases adjudicated in a juvenile court.
B.
Under Criminal Procedure Article, §6-211(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, the sentencing guidelines are voluntary and may not be construed to require a court to sentence a defendant as prescribed by this chapter.