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Jill Carter

Public Defender

House and Senate lawmakers are making another attempt this session to limit criminal penalties for Marylanders who use illicit drugs. House Judiciary Committee Vice…

An omnibus juvenile justice reform bill seeks to stop charging children for petty crimes and focus resources on kids who are in need of intervention services.

With these nominations, Gov. Hogan has now made seven appointments to the Court of Appeals, and only one of the sitting judges will have been appointed by former Gov. O’Malley.

Public Health

Del. David Moon (D-Montgomery) and Sen. Jill P. Carter (D-Baltimore City) are making their third attempt at decriminalizing drug paraphernalia in Maryland this session.

Two political heavyweights vying for a vacant Southern Maryland House seat.

Two bills could change what juvenile justice proceedings look like in the future.

A Senate bill would subject officers to forfeiture of all or part of their pensions if they are convicted of a crime committed while on duty.

Interrogation

Legislation in the General Assembly would aid victims of sex traffickers, the author writes.

Katie Curran O’Malley published a policy proposal to address criminal justice in eight key areas.

A Baltimore senator asks if its possible to find common ground with Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. on policies that indirectly impact public safety.