Maryland Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-403

(1) at the request of the prosecuting attorney;

(2) at the request of the victim or the victim's representative;  or

(3) if the victim has filed a notification request form under § 11-104 of this title.

(c)(1) If the victim or the victim's representative is allowed to address the court, the defendant or child respondent may cross-examine the victim or the victim's representative.

(2) The cross-examination is limited to the factual statements made to the court.

(d)(1) A victim or the victim's representative has the right not to address the court at the sentencing or disposition hearing.

(2) A person may not attempt to coerce a victim or the victim's representative to address the court at the sentencing or disposition hearing.

(e)(1) If the victim or the victim's representative fails to appear at a hearing on a motion for a revision, modification, or reduction of a sentence or disposition in circuit court or juvenile court, the prosecuting attorney shall state on the record that proceeding without the appearance of the victim or the victim's representative is justified because:

(2) If the court is not satisfied by the statement that proceeding without the appearance of the victim or the victim's representative is justified, or, if no statement is made, the court may postpone the hearing.