Ch. 253

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Act; providing for a delayed effective date; and generally
relating to the use of ignition interlock systems as a
condition of probation.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

Section 641(a)

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1982 Replacement Volume and 1987 Supplement)

BY adding to

Article - Transportation
Section 27-107 and 27-108
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1987 Replacement Volume)

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article - Transportation
Section 27-101(c)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1987 Replacement Volume)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

641.

(a) (1) (i) Whenever a person accused of a crime pleads
guilty or nolo contendere or is found guilty of an offense, a
court exercising criminal jurisdiction, if satisfied that the
best interests of the person and the welfare of the people of the
State would be served thereby, and with the written consent of
the person after determination of guilt or acceptance of a nolo
contendere plea, may stay the entering of judgment, defer further
proceedings, and place the person on probation subject to
reasonable terms and conditions as appropriate. The terms and
conditions may include ordering the person to pay a fine or
pecuniary penalty to the State, or to make restitution, but
before the court orders a fine, pecuniary penalty, or restitution
the person is entitled to notice and a hearing to determine the
amount of the fine, pecuniary penalty, or restitution, what
payment will be required, and how payment will be made. The
terms and conditions also may include any type of rehabilitation
program or clinic, or similar program, or the parks program or
voluntary hospital program.

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