This bill eliminates the authority of Maryland courts to impose civil fines or court costs against a juvenile found delinquent.
You can read the full text of the bill here.
Key Provisions
- Repeals the authority of the court to order a parent, guardian custodian or child to pay a fine, fee or costs or a sum of money to cover the support of a child in connection with a delinquency proceeding..
- Prohibits the court from making an assessment against a child, their parent, guardian or custodian for the services of an attorney in a delinquency proceeding.
Primary sponsor(s): Delegate Erek Barron, Delegate Debra Davis, Delegate Shaneka Henson
Status: Enacted