(a) When a sentence of confinement that is to be served is imposed for a violent crime as defined in § 7–101 of the Correctional Services Article for which a defendant will be eligible for parole under § 7–301(c) or (d) of the Correctional Services Article, the court shall state in open court the minimum time the defendant must serve before becoming eligible for parole and before becoming eligible for conditional release under mandatory supervision under § 7–501 of the Correctional Services Article.
(b) The statement required by subsection (a) of this section is for information only and is not a part of the sentence.
(c) The failure of a court to comply with subsection (a) of this section does not affect the legality or efficacy of the sentence.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 6 - Trial and Sentencing
Part II - Sentencing Procedures
Section 6-216 - Judicial Sentencing Guidelines
Section 6-217 - Announcement of Minimum Confinement for Violent Crime
Section 6-218 - Credit Against Sentence for Time Spent in Custody
Section 6-219 - Suspension of Sentence and Other Conditions Placed on Sentence
Section 6-220 - Probation Before Judgment
Section 6-221 - Suspension of Sentence or Probation After Judgment
Section 6-222 - Limits on Probation After Judgment; Extension for Restitution
Section 6-223 - Additional Powers of District Court
Section 6-224 - Sentencing by Other Judge
Section 6-225 - Conditions of Probation After Judgment
Section 6-226 - Fees for Probation Under Supervision of Division of Parole and Probation
Section 6-229 - Nolle Prosequi or Stet With Requirement of Drug or Alcohol Treatment
Section 6-230 - Orders Striking Entry of Judgment; When Prohibited
Section 6-231 - Considerations and Findings Prior to Revocation of Probation
Section 6-232 - Notice to Defendant Regarding Expungement of Record
Section 6-233 - Domestically Related Crimes
Section 6-234 - Transfer of Firearm Upon Conviction of a Disqualifying Crime