A criminal defendant or a juvenile may be assigned to perform a work project under a community service program only if:
(1) the juvenile or defendant consents to the assignment;
(2) the juvenile or defendant is not compensated for the work performed; and
(3) in the case of a defendant, the individual has not been convicted of a crime of violence.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 8 - State and Local Correctional System -- Generally
Subtitle 7 - Community Service Programs
Section 8-703 - Authority of Court
Section 8-704 - Limitations on Work Projects
Section 8-705 - Participation by Institutions, Associations, and Agencies
Section 8-706 - Administration
Section 8-708 - Payments by County
Section 8-710 - Responsibility of Unit or Agency; Authority of Court