Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Murder and Manslaughter
Section 2-203 - Murder in the First Degree -- Sentence of Imprisonment for Life Without the Possibility of Parole

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.

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