When restitution need not be ordered

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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.


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