§ 8-101. Definitions

   (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated.

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   This subsection is new language substituted for the introductory phrase of former Art. 27, § 645JF.

(b) Review panel. -- "Review panel" means a group of three or more circuit court judges who conduct a review proceeding in connection with an application for a review of a sentence under this subtitle.

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   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 645JF(5).

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   The reference to "circuit court" judges is substituted for the former reference to "trial" judges to conform to the terminology used throughout this title.

(c) Sentencing court. -- "Sentencing court" means the court in which the sentencing judge imposed the sentence or required that a sentence that was wholly or partly suspended be served.

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   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 645JF(4).

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   "Sentencing judge"                                                   § 8-101

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(d) Sentencing judge. -- "Sentencing judge" means the judge who imposed a sentence or who required that a sentence that was wholly or partly suspended be served.

REVISOR'S NOTE
 
   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 645JF(3).

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 645JF(3), (4), (5); 2001, ch. 10, § 2; ch. 29, § 5; 2002, ch. 19, § 1.