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§ 3-8C-06. Disposition hearing

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial ProceedingsEffective: June 1, 2009

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction--Jurisdiction/Special Causes of Action (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 8c. Truancy Reduction Pilot Program (Refs & Annos)
Effective: June 1, 2009
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-8C-06
§ 3-8C-06. Disposition hearing
Currentness
<Section effective upon occurrence of the contingency specified in Acts 2004, c. 551, § 3, as amended by Acts 2007, c. 648, § 1.>
Order of hearings
(a) Unless a petition filed under this subtitle is dismissed, the court shall hold a separate disposition hearing after the adjudicatory hearing.
Hearings held on same day
(b) The court shall hold a disposition hearing on the same day as the adjudicatory hearing unless, on its own motion or motion of a party, the court finds good cause to delay the disposition hearing to a later day.
Delay of disposition hearing
(c) If the court delays a disposition hearing, it shall be held no later than 15 days after the conclusion of the adjudicatory hearing unless good cause is shown.
Court orders
(d) In making a disposition on a petition filed under this subtitle, the court may order the child to:
(1) Attend school;
(2) Perform community service;
(3) Attend counseling, including family counseling;
(4) Attend substance abuse evaluation and treatment;
(5) Attend mental health evaluation and treatment; or
(6) Keep a curfew with the hours set by the court.
Family support services
(e) Cases under this subtitle are eligible for family support services as provided in the Maryland Rules.

Credits

Added by Acts 2004, c. 551, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004. Amended by Acts 2005, c. 25, § 1, eff. April 12, 2005; Acts 2009, c. 718, § 1, eff. June 1, 2009.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-8C-06, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 3-8C-06
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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