Section 3-8C-04 – Petition
An authorized school official may file with the juvenile court a petition alleging a violation of this subtitle.
Section 3-8C-05 – Petition — Allegations
(a) A petition under this subtitle shall allege that a child who is required to attend school failed to attend school without lawful excuse and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting the allegation. (b) (1) Whenever a petition is filed under this subtitle the court shall hold an adjudicatory hearing. (2) The rules of […]
Section 3-8C-06 – Disposition Hearing
(a) Unless a petition filed under this subtitle is dismissed, the court shall hold a separate disposition hearing after the adjudicatory hearing. (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 […]
Section 3-8C-07 – Probation
A criminal defendant under this subtitle is subject to: (1) Any conditions of probation authorized under § 6–220 of the Criminal Procedure Article; and (2) Any additional condition of probation that would promote the child’s attendance in school.
Section 3-8C-08 – Transfer of Proceedings
(a) (1) If a petition is filed under this subtitle in a county other than the county where the child is living or domiciled, the court on its own motion, or on motion of a party, may transfer the proceedings to the county of residence or domicile at any time prior to final termination of jurisdiction. (2) In […]
Section 3-8C-09 – Petition Governed by Maryland Rules
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Maryland Rules govern the format of the petition and the procedures to be followed by the court and the parties under this subtitle.
Section 3-8C-10 – Jurisdiction
The court shall retain jurisdiction under this subtitle until every condition of the court’s order is satisfied.
Section 3-8C-11 – Appeal
A party may appeal a final judgment entered under this subtitle as provided in Title 12 of this article and in the Maryland Rules.
Section 3-8C-12 – Report
On or before November 1 of each year, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on each Truancy Reduction Pilot Program established under this subtitle.
Section 3-8C-01 – Application of Subtitle
This subtitle applies only: (1) In a county in which the circuit administrative judge has established a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program under § 3–8C–02 of this subtitle; and (2) To the extent that funds are provided in an annual State budget for a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program.