# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action

### Subtitle 8C. Truancy Reduction Pilot Program

#### Section 3-8C-06

(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 hearing to a later day.

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

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)