Ch. 311

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(a) In a restitution hearing held under § 807 or § 80S of this subheading, a written
statement or bill for medical, dental, hospital, COUNSELING, funeral, or burial expenses
shall be prima facie evidence that the amount indicated on the written statement or bill
represents a fair and reasonable charge for the services or materials provided.

(b) The burden of proving that the amount indicated on the written statement or
bill is not fair and reasonable shall be on the person challenging the fairness and
reasonableness of the amount.

(a) (1) In addition to taking any action authorized under § 807 of this
subheading, the Division [of Parole and Probation] OR THE DEPARTMENT OF
JUVENILE JUSTICE may refer a delinquent restitution account to the Central Collection
Unit in the Department of Budget and [Fiscal Planning] MANAGEMENT for collection.

(2) IF THE PROBATION OR OTHER SUPERVISION IS TERMINATED AND
RESTITUTION IS STILL OWED, THE DELINQUENT RESTITUTION ACCOUNT SHALL BE
REFERRED TO THE CENTRAL COLLECTION UNIT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET
AND MANAGEMENT FOR COLLECTION.

(b) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, the Central
Collection. Unit may:

(1) Collect any delinquent restitution in accordance with Title 3, Subtitle 3
of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and

(2) Certify any defendant OR LIABLE PARENT who is in arrears on
restitution payments amounting to more than $30 under the [order] JUDGMENT of
restitution:

(i) To the Comptroller for income tax refund interception in
accordance with Article 19, §§ 43 through 46 of the Code; and

(ii) To the State Lottery Agency for State lottery prize interception in
accordance with § 811 § 810 of this subheading.

(c) (1) The Central Collection Unit may not compromise and settle [an order]
A JUDGMENT of restitution unless the Division [of Parole and Probation] OR THE
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE obtains the consent of the victim.

(2) The Division [of Parole and Probation] OR THE DEPARTMENT OF
JUVENILE JUSTICE shall contact the victim to see if the victim consents to compromise
and settle [an order] A JUDGMENT of restitution.

(d) If complete restitution and interest have been paid or [an order] A
JUDGMENT of restitution has been compromised and settled as provided in subsection
(c) of this section, the Division, THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, or the
Central Collection Unit immediately shall notify:

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