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.
(a) (1) The Circuit Administrative Judge of the First Circuit may establish a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program in one or more of the juvenile courts in Dorchester County, Somerset County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County. (2) The Circuit Administrative Judge of the Second Circuit may establish a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program in the juvenile courts in Kent County […]
(a) A child who is required under § 7–301 of the Education Article to attend school may not fail to do so without lawful excuse. (b) A violation of this section is a Code violation and is a civil offense. (c) Adjudication of a Code violation under this section is not a criminal conviction for any purpose and […]
An authorized school official may file with the juvenile court a petition alleging a violation of this subtitle.
(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 […]
(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 […]
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.
(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 […]
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.
The court shall retain jurisdiction under this subtitle until every condition of the court’s order is satisfied.
A party may appeal a final judgment entered under this subtitle as provided in Title 12 of this article and in the Maryland Rules.
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.
