# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 11. Victims and Witnesses

### Subtitle 6. Restitution and Other Payments

#### Section 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

  (2) that there are extenuating circumstances that make a judgment of restitution inappropriate.

(b) A court that refuses to order restitution that is requested under Part I of this subtitle shall state on the record the reasons.

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