§ 3–8A-17.9
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-8A-17.9 (2026)
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 8A. Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults
§ 3–8A-17.9LinkCopy Citation
The court shall dismiss the delinquency petition or the violation of probation petition if the child has not attained competency within:
(1)
18 months after the date of the finding of incompetency if the child is alleged to have:
(i)
Except as provided in item (2) of this section, committed an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult; or
(ii)
Committed an act in violation of § 5–133, § 5–134, § 5–138, or § 5–203 of the Public Safety Article or § 4–203, § 4–204, or § 4–205 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(2)
6 months after the date of the finding of incompetency if the child is alleged to have:
(i)
Committed an act other than an act specified in item (1)(ii) of this section that would be a misdemeanor if committed by an adult; or
(ii)
Committed an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult over which the District Court has exclusive original jurisdiction under Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article.