(a) (1) The Circuit Administrative Judge of the First Circuit may establish a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program in one or more of the juvenile courts in Dorchester County, Somerset County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County.
(2) The Circuit Administrative Judge of the Second Circuit may establish a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program in the juvenile courts in Kent County and Talbot County.
(3) The Circuit Administrative Judge of the Third Circuit may establish a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program in the juvenile court in Harford County.
(4) The Circuit Administrative Judge of the Seventh Circuit may establish a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program in the juvenile court in Prince George’s County.
(b) After consultation with the administrative judges of the first, second, third, and seventh circuits, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals may accept a gift or grant to implement the pilot programs in each respective circuit.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 8C - Truancy Reduction Pilot Program
Section 3-8C-01 - Application of Subtitle
Section 3-8C-02 - Truancy Reduction Pilot Programs
Section 3-8C-03 - School Attendance
Section 3-8C-05 - Petition -- Allegations
Section 3-8C-06 - Disposition Hearing
Section 3-8C-08 - Transfer of Proceedings
Section 3-8C-09 - Petition Governed by Maryland Rules