2186

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 296

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language that combines
without substantive change former Article 27, §§ 101
and 108, except the last sentence of each of those
sections.

In the introductory language of subsection (a) of this
section, the phrase "on conviction" is substituted for
the former clauses "whenever upon failure to give such
consent such parent shall be found guilty" and
"whenever, upon failure to give such consent such
child shall be found guilty", for clarity and
conciseness.

In subsection (a)(l)(ii) of this section, the
reference to "the agency that is authorized by law to
receive these payments" is substituted for the former
references to payment to the county or Baltimore City,
to conform to practice.

In subsection (a)(2) of this section, the phrase "with
securities", which modifies "bond", is substituted for
the former language "in such penalty as the court may
fix, with good and sufficient securities", for
conciseness.

Defined terms: "Destitute adult child" § 13-101
"Destitute parent" § 13-101 "Summons" § 1-101
"Support" § 1-101

13-108. FAILURE TO GIVE BOND.

(A)  PENALTY.

AN INDIVIDUAL WHO FAILS TO GIVE BOND AFTER BEING ORDERED TO
GIVE BOND UNDER § 13-107 OF THIS TITLE IS SUBJECT TO IMPRISONMENT
UNTIL BOND IS GIVEN, NOT EXCEEDING 1 YEAR.

(B)  PROBATION.

IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE
ACCUSED INDIVIDUAL, AND ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S ENTERING INTO A
RECOGNIZANCE, THE COURT MAY:

(1)  SUSPEND IMPOSITION OF THE SENTENCE FOR FAILURE TO
GIVE BOND; AND

(2)  PLACE THE INDIVIDUAL ON PROBATION FOR THE PERIOD
THAT THE INDIVIDUAL IS REQUIRED TO PAY SUPPORT.

(C)  CONDITIONS OF RECOGNIZANCE.

THE RECOGNIZANCE ORDERED BY THE COURT SHALL BE:

(1) IN THE AMOUNT THAT THE COURT DIRECTS, WITH OR
WITHOUT SECURITY; AND