(a) A court need not issue a judgment of restitution under Part I of this subtitle if the court finds:
- (1) that the restitution obligor does not have the ability to pay the judgment of restitution; or
- (2) that there are extenuating circumstances that make a judgment of restitution inappropriate.
- (b) A court that refuses to order restitution that is requested under Part I of this subtitle shall state on the record the reasons.
Added by Acts 2001, c. 10, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.
Formerly Art. 27, § 807.