§ 11-605. When restitution need not be ordered

MD Crim Pro Code § 11-605 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.