§ 3-8C-06
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§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.