minor changes to conform with current drafting conventions, and deleting pronouns
that are not neutral as to gender. These changes do not affect the substance of the
Compact.

SUBTITLE 7. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS.
8-701. DEFINITIONS.

(A) GENERALLY.

IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS INDICATED.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language added as the standard
introduction to a definition section.

(B) CRIME OF VIOLENCE.

"CRIME OF VIOLENCE" HAS THE MEANING STATED IN ARTICLE 27, § 643B OF THE
CODE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without
substantive change from former Art. 27, § 726A(c)(1).

The definition of "crime of violence" in former Art. 27, § 726A(c)(1) was
applicable only "[i]n [that] subsection". This subsection makes the
definition of "crime of violence" in former Art. 27, § 726A(c)(1) applicable to
this entire subtitle. No substantive change is intended. See § 8-704 of this
subtitle for the revision of former Art. 27, § 726A(c)(2).

(C) PARTICIPATING AGENCY.

"PARTICIPATING AGENCY' MEANS ANY INSTITUTION, ASSOCIATION, OR
GOVERNMENTAL UNIT DESCRIBED IN § 8-705(A) OF THIS SUBTITLE THAT PROVIDES
WORK PROJECTS FOR A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition
of the phrase "any institution, association, or governmental unit described
in § 8-705(a) of this subtitle that provides work projects for a community
service program".

8-702. ESTABLISHMENT.

A COUNTY MAY ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 27, § 726A(a).

Defined term: "County" § 1-101
8-703. AUTHORITY OF COURT.

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED, A COURT MAY ORDER A JUVENILE WHO IS
CHARGED WITH THE COMMISSION OF A DELINQUENT ACT OR A CRIMINAL