Maryland § 13-108

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-108, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13-108.

    (a)    An individual who fails to give bond after being ordered to give bond under § 13–107 of this title is subject to imprisonment until bond is given, not exceeding 1 year.

    (b)    In consideration of the financial circumstances of the accused individual, and on the individual’s entering into a recognizance, the court may:

        (1)    suspend imposition of the sentence for failure to give bond; and

        (2)    place the individual on probation for the period that the individual is required to pay support.

    (c)    The recognizance ordered by the court shall be:

        (1)    in the amount that the court directs, with or without security; and

        (2)    on the conditions that:

            (i)    if the individual is summoned to appear before the court, the individual shall appear; and

            (ii)    the individual shall pay support as ordered by the court.

    (d)    If an individual fails to pay support under the court’s order, the court may revoke the probation and impose the sentence for failure to give bond.

    (e)    The court may order that any forfeited recognizance be paid:

        (1)    to the individual’s destitute adult child; or

        (2)    if the individual’s destitute adult child is a public charge, to the agency that is authorized by law to receive the forfeited recognizance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-108

What does Maryland Code § 13-108 cover?

Section 13-108 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.

How do I cite Maryland § 13-108?

A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 13-108" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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How does Maryland § 13-108 apply to my situation?

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