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MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-17.5 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-17.5 - Competency Hearing -- Finding of Competency

    At a competency hearing, if the court determines that the child is competent, the court shall enter an order stating that the child is competent, lift the stay imposed under § 3-8A-17.1 of this subtitle, and proceed with the delinquency petition or violation of probation petition in accordance with the time periods specified in this subtitle and in the Maryland Rules.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-17.6 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-17.6 - Competency Hearing -- Finding of Incompetency -- Competency Attainment

    (a)    At a competency hearing, if the court determines that the child is incompetent to proceed, but that there is a substantial probability that the child may be able to attain competency in the foreseeable future and that services are necessary to attain competency, the court may order the Maryland Department of Health to provide competency attainment services for the child for an initial period of not more than 90 days.    (b)    Any competency attainment services shall be provided in the least restrictive environment.    (c)    Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the court may order a child to be placed in a facility for children if:        (1)    The child is detained under § 3–8A–15 of this subtitle at the time of the competency hearing; and        (2)    The court finds after a hearing on the issue that:            (i)    Placement in a facility is necessary to protect the child or others, or the child is likely to leave the jurisdiction of the court; and            (ii)    No less restrictive alternative placement is available that will protect the child or the community or prevent the child from leaving the jurisdiction of the court.    (d)    A child may not be:        (1)    Unless the child’s individualized treatment plan developed under § 10–706 of the Health – General Article otherwise indicates, provided services in any group with persons who are at least 18 years old;        (2)    Placed in a detention facility; or        (3)    Placed in a psychiatric hospital, except in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 6 of the Health – General Article.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-17.7 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-17.7 - Competency Hearing -- Finding of Incompetency -- Evaluations or Dismissal

    (a)    At a competency hearing, if the court determines that the child is incompetent to proceed, is unlikely to attain competency in the foreseeable future, has a mental disorder, as defined in § 10-620 of the Health - General Article, and is a danger to the life or safety of the child or others, the court may order a petition for emergency evaluation under § 10-622 of the Health - General Article.    (b)    At a competency hearing, if the court determines that the child is incompetent to proceed, is unlikely to attain competency in the foreseeable future, and has a developmental disability, as defined in § 7-101 of the Health - General Article, the court may order the Developmental Disabilities Administration to evaluate the child within 30 days to determine the child’s eligibility for services under Title 7 of the Health - General Article.    (c)    At a competency hearing, if the court determines that the child is incompetent to proceed and is unlikely to attain competency in the foreseeable future, the court:        (1)    May dismiss the delinquency petition or violation of probation petition; and        (2)    After the expiration of the time periods for dismissal specified in § 3-8A-17.9 of this subtitle, shall dismiss the delinquency petition or violation of probation petition.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-17.8 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-17.8 - Competency Attainment Services and Reporting

    (a)    If the court orders the Maryland Department of Health to provide competency attainment services under § 3–8A–17.6 of this subtitle, the Maryland Department of Health shall file a written report with the court, with notice to counsel of the submission of the report, within 90 days after the court order, stating whether, in the opinion of the Department, the child:        (1)    Has attained competency;        (2)    Remains incompetent to proceed, but may be able to attain competency in the foreseeable future; or        (3)    Remains incompetent to proceed, and is unlikely to attain competency in the foreseeable future.    (b)    (1)    The court shall hold a competency hearing in accordance with § 3–8A–17.4 of this subtitle within 15 days after the court receives the report described in subsection (a) of this section.        (2)    For good cause shown, the hearing date may be continued for a reasonable period of time.    (c)    (1)    At the competency hearing, if the court determines that the child is competent, the court shall proceed in accordance with § 3–8A–17.5 of this subtitle.        (2)    Case management and supervision of the child shall be transferred to the Department of Juvenile Services to continue proceedings under this subtitle.        (3)    (i)    Subject to the time periods for dismissal of the case specified in § 3–8A–17.9 of this subtitle, if the court determines that the child remains incompetent to proceed, but may be able to attain competency in the foreseeable future, the court may order that services be continued in increments of not more than 6 months.            (ii)    Within 6 months after the court orders additional services under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the Maryland Department of Health shall file a written report as described in subsection (a) of this section.            (iii)    1.    The court shall hold a competency hearing in accordance with § 3–8A–17.4 of this subtitle within 15 days after the court receives the report described in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.                2.    For good cause shown, the hearing date may be continued for a reasonable period of time.        (4)    If the court determines that the child remains incompetent to proceed and is unlikely to attain competency in the foreseeable future, the court shall proceed in accordance with § 3–8A–17.7 of this subtitle.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-17.9 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-17.9 - Time Limits for Dismissals

    The court shall dismiss the delinquency petition or the violation of probation petition if the child has not attained competency within:        (1)    18 months after the date of the finding of incompetency if the child is alleged to have:            (i)    Except as provided in item (2) of this section, committed an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult; or            (ii)    Committed an act in violation of § 5–133, § 5–134, § 5–138, or § 5–203 of the Public Safety Article or § 4–203, § 4–204, or § 4–205 of the Criminal Law Article; or        (2)    6 months after the date of the finding of incompetency if the child is alleged to have:            (i)    Committed an act other than an act specified in item (1)(ii) of this section that would be a misdemeanor if committed by an adult; or            (ii)    Committed an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult over which the District Court has exclusive original jurisdiction under Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-17.10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-17.10 - Hearing on Other Matters

    (a)    At any time before an adjudication under this subtitle, a hearing on a preliminary motion on another issue, including an objection to the sufficiency of the petition, may be conducted without the child being present if the child’s testimony is not required.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any statement made by the child or information elicited during a competency hearing, in connection with the determination of competency, or while services are being provided under this subtitle, and any report prepared by a qualified expert, may not be admitted in evidence in any proceeding except a proceeding relating to the child’s competency to proceed.        (2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply if the counsel for the child introduces the report of the qualified expert, or any part of it, in any hearing other than a competency hearing.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-17.11 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-17.11 - Presumption

    In any competency hearing under this subtitle, it is presumed that the child did not commit the act alleged in the petition.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-17.12 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-17.12 - Regulations

    The secretaries of Health, Human Services, and Juvenile Services, and the State Superintendent of Schools shall jointly adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle relating to competency.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-18 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-18 - Adjudication

    (a)    The provisions of this section do not apply to a peace order request or a peace order proceeding.    (b)    After a petition or citation has been filed with the court under this subtitle, and unless jurisdiction has been waived, the court shall hold an adjudicatory hearing.    (c)    (1)    Before a child is adjudicated delinquent, the allegations in the petition that the child has committed a delinquent act must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.        (2)    Before a child is found to have committed the violation charged in a citation, the allegations in the citation must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.    (d)    If an adult is charged under this subtitle, the allegations must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.    (e)    In all other cases under this subtitle the allegations must be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.    (f)    A court may issue a body attachment for witnesses as provided by Maryland Rule 4–267, if:        (1)    The witness is at least 18 years old; and        (2)    The case was transferred to the court under § 4–202 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-19.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-19.1 - Peace Order Request -- Grounds

    (a)    In this section and in §§ 3–8A–19.2, 3–8A–19.3, and 3–8A–19.4 of this subtitle, “victim” means an individual against whom an act described in subsection (b) of this section is committed or alleged to have been committed.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, after an inquiry conducted in accordance with § 3–8A–10 of this subtitle, an intake officer may file with the court a peace order request that alleges the commission of any of the following acts against a victim by the respondent, if the act occurred within 30 days before the filing of the complaint under § 3–8A–10 of this subtitle:            (i)    An act that causes serious bodily harm;            (ii)    An act that places the victim in fear of imminent serious bodily harm;            (iii)    Assault in any degree;            (iv)    Rape or sexual offense under § 3–303, § 3–304, § 3–307, or § 3–308 of the Criminal Law Article or attempted rape or sexual offense in any degree;            (v)    False imprisonment;            (vi)    Harassment under § 3–803 of the Criminal Law Article;            (vii)    Stalking under § 3–802 of the Criminal Law Article;            (viii)    Trespass under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the Criminal Law Article;            (ix)    Malicious destruction of property under § 6–301 of the Criminal Law Article;            (x)    Misuse of telephone facilities and equipment under § 3–804 of the Criminal Law Article;            (xi)    Misuse of electronic communication or interactive computer service under § 3–805 of the Criminal Law Article;            (xii)    Revenge porn under § 3–809 of the Criminal Law Article; or            (xiii)    Visual surveillance under § 3–901, § 3–902, or § 3–903 of the Criminal Law Article.        (2)    After a review conducted in accordance with § 3–8A–10(c)(4)(ii) of this subtitle, the State’s Attorney may file with the court a peace order request that meets the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-19.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-19.2 - Peace Order Request -- Hearing; Forms of Relief

    (a)    In this section, “residence” includes the yard, grounds, outbuildings, and common areas surrounding the residence.    (b)    (1)    If a peace order request is filed under § 3-8A-19.1(b) of this subtitle, the respondent shall have an opportunity to be heard on the question of whether the court should issue a peace order.        (2)    If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent has committed, and is likely to commit in the future, an act specified in § 3-8A-19.1(b) of this subtitle against the victim, or if the respondent consents to the entry of a peace order, the court may issue a peace order to protect the victim.    (c)    (1)    The peace order may include any or all of the following relief:            (i)    Order the respondent to refrain from committing or threatening to commit an act specified in § 3-8A-19.1(b) of this subtitle against the victim;            (ii)    Order the respondent to refrain from contacting, attempting to contact, or harassing the victim;            (iii)    Order the respondent to refrain from entering the residence of the victim;            (iv)    Order the respondent to remain away from the place of employment, school, or temporary residence of the victim; and            (v)    Direct the respondent or the victim to participate in professionally supervised counseling.        (2)    If the court issues an order under this section, the order shall contain only the relief that is minimally necessary to protect the victim.        (3)    All relief granted in a peace order shall be effective for the period stated in the order, not to exceed 6 months.        (4)    If the court issues an order under this section, the court may impose reasonable court costs against a respondent, or the respondent’s parent, guardian, or custodian.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-19.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-19.3 - Peace Order Request -- Service

    (a)    A copy of the peace order shall be served on the victim, the respondent, the appropriate law enforcement agency, and any other person the court determines is appropriate, in open court or, if the person is not present at the peace order hearing, by first-class mail to the person’s last known address.    (b)    (1)    A copy of the peace order served on the respondent in accordance with subsection (a) of this section constitutes actual notice to the respondent of the contents of the peace order.        (2)    Service is complete upon mailing.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-19.4 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-19.4 - Peace Order Request -- Modification or Rescission

    The court may modify or rescind the peace order during the term of the peace order after:         (1)    Giving notice to the victim and the respondent; and        (2)    A hearing.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-19.5 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-19.5 - Peace Order Request -- Violations

    (a)    A violation of any of the provisions of a peace order specified in § 3-8A-19.2(c)(1)(i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of this subtitle is a delinquent act.    (b)    A law enforcement officer shall take into custody a child whom the officer has probable cause to believe is in violation of a peace order in effect at the time of the violation.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-21 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-21 - Emergency Medical Treatment

    The court may order emergency medical, dental, or surgical treatment of a child alleged to be suffering from a condition or illness which, in the opinion of a licensed physician or dentist, as the case may be, requires immediate treatment, if the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian is not available or, without good cause, refuses to consent to the treatment.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-22 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-22 - Limitations on Place of Commitment

    (a)    A child may not be detained at, or committed or transferred to, a correctional facility, as defined in § 1-101 of the Correctional Services Article, except in accordance with § 3-8A-16 of this subtitle.    (b)    A child who is not delinquent may not be committed or transferred to a facility used for the confinement of delinquent children.    (c)    Unless an individualized treatment plan developed under § 10-706 of the Health - General Article indicates otherwise:        (1)    A child may not be committed or transferred to any public or private facility or institution unless the child is placed in accommodations that are separate from other persons 18 years of age or older who are confined to that facility or institution; and        (2)    The child may not be treated in any group with persons who are 18 years of age or older.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-24 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-24 - Effective Period of Order of Commitment; Renewal of Order

    (a)    Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, an order under this subtitle vesting legal custody in an individual, agency, or institution is effective for an indeterminate period of time.    (b)    An order providing for custody of a child adjudicated delinquent or in need of supervision may not exceed three years from the date entered. However, the court may renew the order upon its own motion, or pursuant to a petition filed by the individual, institution, or agency having legal custody after notice and hearing as prescribed by the Maryland Rules.    (c)    An order under this section is not effective after the child becomes 21 years old.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-25 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-25 - Progress Reports

    If a child is committed under this subtitle to an individual or to a public or private agency or institution:         (1)    The juvenile counselor shall visit the child at the child’s placement no less than once every month, if the placement is in the State;        (2)    The court may order the juvenile counselor to visit the child more frequently than required by item (1) of this section if the court deems it to be in the child’s best interests; and        (3)    The court may require the custodian to file periodic written progress reports, with recommendations for further supervision, treatment, or rehabilitation.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-26 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-26 - Order Controlling Conduct of Person Before Court

    Pursuant to the procedure provided in the Maryland Rules, the court may make an appropriate order directing, restraining, or otherwise controlling the conduct of a person who is properly before the court under this subtitle, if:        (1)    The court finds that the conduct:            (i)    Is or may be detrimental or harmful to a child over whom the court has jurisdiction;            (ii)    Will tend to defeat the execution of an order or disposition made or to be made; or            (iii)    Will assist in the rehabilitation of or is necessary for the welfare of the child; and        (2)    Notice of the application or motion and its grounds has been given as prescribed by the Maryland Rules.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-8A-28 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 8A - Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults|Section 3-8A-28 - Judgment of Restitution

    The court may enter a judgment of restitution against the parent of a child, the child, or both as provided under Title 11, Subtitle 6 of the Criminal Procedure Article.