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Individuals convicted in a Maryland state court and are presently serving a sentence, or on parole,, or on probation as a result of the conviction, may pursue post-conviction relief, pursuant to the Uniform Post Conviction Procedure Act, Maryland Code, Criminal Procedure, Section 7-101.
Post-Conviction Relief is available to individuals who either pled guilty, or were convicted by a jury or a judge.
Each person qualifying for the relief is entitled to legal counsel and one hearing in the Maryland circuit court where he or she was convicted [ Section 7-108].
A judge, other than the judge that presided at the original trial or guilty plea, will be appointed to hold a hearing and issue a ruling.
Typically, post-conviction hearings are held after an appeal has been decided in a criminal case. However, the failure to pursue an appeal after a conviction does not necessarily preclude a person from pursuing post-conviction relief.
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