Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 11-605: (a) A court need not issue a judgment of restitution under Part I of this subtitle if the court finds: (1) that the restitution obligor does not have the ability to pay the judgment of restitution; or - 304 - (2) that there are extenuating circumstances that make a judgment of restitution inappropri
What this law says, in plain English
Courts may decline to order restitution if the defendant cannot pay or extenuating circumstances exist. Courts must state reasons on record for refusing restitution.
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