§ 3-8C-06. Disposition hearing

   (a) In general. -- Unless a petition filed under this subtitle is dismissed, the court shall hold a separate disposition hearing after the adjudicatory hearing.

(b) When held. -- 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 hearing to a later day.

(c) Delayed hearing. -- If the court delays a disposition hearing, it shall be held no later than 15 days after the conclusion of the adjudicatory hearing unless good cause is shown.

(d) Disposition. -- In making a disposition on a petition filed under this subtitle, the court may order the child to:

   (1) Attend school;

   (2) Perform community service;

   (3) Attend counseling, including family counseling;

   (4) Attend substance abuse evaluation and treatment;

   (5) Attend mental health evaluation and treatment; or

   (6) Keep a curfew with the hours set by the court.

(e) Family support services. -- Cases under this subtitle are eligible for family support services as provided in the Maryland Rules.

HISTORY: 2004, ch. 551; 2005, ch. 25, § 1; 2009, ch. 718.