§ 10–204
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 10-204 (2026)
Title 10. Support in General
Subtitle 2. Criminal Nonsupport and Desertion
§ 10–204LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Before trial and with the written consent of the accused individual, or on conviction of the individual under § 10-203 of this subtitle, instead of or in addition to imposing a penalty under § 10-203 of this subtitle, the court may:
(1)
order the individual to pay child support periodically in a certain amount for 3 years, or, if there is an agreement with respect to support of the child, order the individual to make payments as provided in the agreement; and
(2)
place the individual on probation on the individual’s entering into a recognizance.
(b)
In passing the order, the court shall consider the financial circumstances of the accused individual.
(c)
The accused individual shall make the payments:
(1)
to the person who has custody of the minor child, through the appropriate support enforcement agency; or
(2)
if there is an agreement with respect to support of the child, to the recipient designated in the agreement.
(d)
The court may modify the order as circumstances require.