Within 1 year after a child’s birth, there is a presumption that a child is not receiving proper care and attention from the mother for purposes of § 3–801(f)(2) of this subtitle if: (1) (i) The child was born exposed to cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, or a derivative of cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine as evidenced by any appropriate […]
(a) (1) Unless a CINA petition under this subtitle is dismissed, the court shall hold a separate disposition hearing after an adjudicatory hearing to determine whether the child is a CINA. (2) The disposition hearing shall be held on the same day as the adjudicatory hearing unless on its own motion or motion of a party, the court […]
(a) Within 30 days after a voluntary placement petition is filed, the court shall hold a voluntary placement hearing and shall make findings as to: (1) Whether continuation of the placement is in the child’s best interests; and (2) Whether reasonable efforts have been made to reunify the child with the family or place the child in a […]
(a) (1) In this section, “disability” means: (i) A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of an individual’s major life activities; (ii) A record of having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of an individual’s major life activities; or (iii) Being regarded as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially […]
(a) After a CINA disposition, when the court has ordered a specific placement of a child, a local department may remove the child from that placement prior to a hearing only if: (1) Removal is required to protect the child from serious immediate danger; (2) The child’s continued placement in the court-ordered placement is contrary to the welfare […]
(a) The court, on its own motion or on application of a party, may issue an appropriate order directing, restraining, or otherwise controlling the conduct of a person who is properly before the court, if the court finds that the conduct: (1) Is or may be detrimental or harmful to a child over whom the court has […]
(a) (1) At each CINA hearing, the court shall inquire into, and make findings of fact on the record as to, the identity and current address of each parent of each child before the court. (2) In carrying out paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court shall: (i) Inform all parties present of their continuing obligation to assist the […]
(a) In this section, “out–of–home placement” has the meaning stated in § 5–501 of the Family Law Article. (b) (1) The court shall hold a permanency planning hearing to determine the permanency plan for a child: (i) No later than 11 months after a child committed under § 3–819 of this subtitle or continued in a voluntary placement under […]
(a) The court shall hear and rule on a petition seeking an order for emergency medical or psychiatric treatment on an expedited basis. (b) (1) The court may order emergency medical, dental, or surgical treatment of a child alleged to have a condition or illness that, in the opinion of a licensed physician or dentist, as the case […]
(a) A court may not commit a child who is subject to this subtitle to, and the child may not be detained at or transferred to, a correctional facility, as defined in § 1-101 of the Correctional Services Article. (b) A child who is not a delinquent child, as defined in § 3-8A-01 of this title, may […]
(a) (1) Unless the court directs otherwise, a local department shall provide all parties with a written report at least 10 days before any scheduled disposition, permanency planning, or review hearing under § 3-819 or § 3-823 of this subtitle. (2) The time requirements specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection do not apply to an emergency review […]
(a) (1) All court records under this subtitle pertaining to a child shall be confidential and their contents may not be divulged, by subpoena or otherwise, except by order of the court on good cause shown. (2) This subsection does not prohibit review of a court record by: (i) Personnel of the court; (ii) A party; (iii) Counsel for a party; […]
(a) An adult may not willfully contribute to, encourage, cause or tend to cause any act, omission, or condition that renders a child in need of assistance. (b) A person may be convicted under this section even if the child is not adjudicated a CINA. (c) An adult who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and […]
A governing body of a county may create a juvenile court committee to serve as an advisory body to the court for the county and shall determine the composition and members of the committee.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Advocate” or “C.A.S.A.” means a Court-Appointed Special Advocate. (3) “Program” means a Court-Appointed Special Advocate service that is created in a county with the support of the court for that county to provide trained volunteers whom the court may appoint to: (i) Provide the court with background […]
