Maryland § 11-604

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 11-604, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 11-604.

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section and notwithstanding any other law, if a child is the defendant or child respondent, the court may order the child, the child’s parent, or both to pay restitution.

    (b)    A judgment of restitution for $10,000 issued under Part I of this subtitle is the absolute limit for each child’s acts arising out of a single incident.

    (c)    (1)    A court may not enter a judgment of restitution against a parent under Part I of this subtitle unless the parent has been afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to present evidence.

        (2)    A hearing under this subsection may be held as part of the sentencing or disposition hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 11-604

What does Maryland Code § 11-604 cover?

Section 11-604 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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