Probation revocation; disposition

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.

  • (a) A child on probation incident to an adjudication as a delinquent or person in need of supervision who violates a term of his probation may be proceeded against in a probation revocation hearing.

  • (b) A proceeding to revoke probation shall be commenced by the filing of a complaint. Complaints shall be verified and shall state the grounds for the revocation.

  • (c) If a complaint is filed charging a violation of a condition of probation the court shall:

    • (1) order the child to appear; or

    • (2) order detention pursuant to criteria in section 2514 of this title.

  • (d) The court shall conduct a hearing of the alleged violation of probation.

  • (e) At the hearing, the Attorney General shall have the burden of going forward with the evidence and proving the violation by clear and convincing evidence. Such evidence shall be presented in court with the right of confrontation, cross-examination and representation by counsel for the child.

  • (f) If a delinquent child is found to have violated a term of his probation pursuant to a probation revocation hearing, the Court may extend the period of probation or make any other order of disposition specified in this subchapter of a child adjudicated delinquent.

  • (g) If a person in need of supervision is found to have violated a term of his probation pursuant to a probation revocation hearing, the court may extend the period of probation or make any other order of disposition specified in this subchapter for a child adjudicated a person in need of supervision.

  • (h) An order revoking probation is a final appealable order.


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.