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The annual public comments hearing of the Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy (MSCCSP or Commission) is scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. It will be held at the Maryland Judicial Center, 187 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.
The MSCCSP invites public comment regarding criminal sentencing policy-related issues. To accommodate all who wish to participate in the meeting, the Commission requests that each speaker limit his or her comments to five minutes. Click here to read more....
Secretary Carolyn J. Scruggs has authored an op-ed, "The Department of Corrections is up to the Challenge," published July 23, 2026 in The Baltimore Sun, highlighting the Department's commitment to public safety, accountability, rehabilitation, and the dedicated work of our employees across Maryland.
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