Section 5-711 – Access to Child’s Medical Records
As needed by the local department as part of its investigation under this subtitle or to provide appropriate services in the best interests of the child who is the subject of a report of child abuse or neglect, upon request, the local department shall receive copies of a child’s medical records from any provider of […]
Section 5-712 – Examination and Treatment of Abused or Neglected Child by Physician
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Emergency medical treatment” means medical or surgical care rendered by a provider in a laboratory, health care facility, or child advocacy center to a child under this section: 1. to relieve any urgent illness, injury, severe emotional distress, or life–threatening health condition; or 2. to determine the […]
Section 5-712.1 – Providing Information to Health Care Practitioners
(a) In this section, “health care practitioner” has the meaning stated in § 1–301 of the Health Occupations Article. (b) If requested by a health care practitioner or another agency, institution, or program providing treatment or care to a child who is the subject of a report of child abuse or neglect for a purpose relevant to […]
Section 5-713 – Supervision and Monitoring of Household After Child’s Return
(a) If a child is removed from a household under this subtitle or by a juvenile court order, on return of the child to the household by the local department or by the action or order of any court, State’s Attorney’s office, or other law enforcement agency, the local department shall establish proper supervision and monitoring […]
Section 5-714 – Child Abuse or Neglect Centralized Confidential Database — in General
(a) The Social Services Administration may maintain a centralized confidential database of cases reported under this subtitle. (b) Each local department shall enter and have access to information in the centralized confidential database related to reports, investigations, and assessments of suspected abuse or neglect. (c) The information in the centralized confidential database shall be accessible only to: (1) the […]
Section 5-715 – Disclosure of Identifying Information of Parents Responsible for Child Abuse or Neglect
(a) (1) The Executive Director of the Administration shall provide the Secretary of Health with identifying information regarding an individual who, as to any child, has had the individual’s parental rights terminated under § 5–322 or § 5–323 of this title and has been identified as responsible for abuse or neglect in a central registry as described […]
Section 5-716 – Online Course for Mandatory Reporter Training
The Department shall post on its website a free online course on the identification, prevention, and reporting of child abuse.
Section 5-704.1 – Reporting of Children Living With or in Regular Presence of Registered Child Sex Offender
(a) An individual may notify the local department or the appropriate law enforcement agency if the individual has reason to believe that a parent, guardian, or caregiver of a child allows the child to reside with or be in the regular presence of an individual, other than the child’s parent or guardian, who: (1) is registered under […]
Section 5-709 – Temporary Removal of Child From Home Without Court Approval
(a) If a representative of a local department is conducting an investigation under this subtitle, the representative may enter the household, if the representative: (1) previously has been denied the right of entry; and (2) has probable cause to believe that a child is in serious, immediate danger. (b) A police officer shall accompany the representative and may use […]
Section 5-704.2 – Reporting Substance-Exposed Newborns
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Controlled drug” means a controlled dangerous substance included in Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, or Schedule V under Title 5, Subtitle 4 of the Criminal Law Article. (3) “Health care practitioner” has the meaning stated in § 1–301 of the Health Occupations Article. […]