The purpose of this subtitle is to protect children who have been the subject of abuse or neglect by: (1) mandating the reporting of any suspected abuse or neglect; (2) giving immunity to any individual who reports, in good faith, a suspected incident of abuse or neglect; (3) requiring prompt investigation of each reported suspected incident of abuse […]
(a) The provisions of this subtitle are in addition to and not in substitution for the provisions of Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the Courts Article. (b) Except as otherwise provided in § 5–705.1 of this subtitle, the provisions of this subtitle apply only to: (1) suspected abuse or neglect that is alleged to have occurred in this […]
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including any law on privileged communications, each health practitioner, police officer, educator, or human service worker, acting in a professional capacity in this State: (1) who has reason to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect, shall notify the local department or the appropriate law enforcement […]
(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 […]
(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. […]
A local department that receives a report of suspected abuse or neglect under this subtitle involving a child who is a suspected victim of sex trafficking shall refer the child to any appropriate regional navigator, as defined in § 5–704.4 of this subtitle, for the jurisdiction where the trafficking occurred or where the child is […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child advocacy center” has the meaning stated in § 13–2201 of the Health – General Article. (3) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. (4) “Qualified community–based victim services provider” means a nonprofit organization with: (i) demonstrated expertise […]
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, notwithstanding any other provision of law, including a law on privileged communications, a person in this State other than a health practitioner, police officer, or educator or human service worker who has reason to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or […]
(a) In this section, “local department” means a department of social services for a county in this State. (b) The following provisions of this subtitle shall apply to the reporting of suspected abuse or neglect under this section: (1) except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, the definitions set forth in § 5-701 […]
(a) An individual may not intentionally prevent or interfere with the making of a report of suspected abuse or neglect required by § 5–704 or § 5–705.1(c)(2) of this subtitle. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not […]
In addition to any other provision of law relating to child abuse and neglect, a local department that receives a report of suspected child abuse under § 5–704 or § 5–705 of this subtitle shall notify the State Superintendent of Schools’ designee within 48 hours if the report concerns: (1) a family child care home or […]
If an agency participating in an investigation under § 5–706 of this subtitle has substantial grounds to believe that a person has knowingly failed to report suspected abuse or neglect as required by § 5–704 of this subtitle, the agency shall: (1) file a complaint with the appropriate licensing board in accordance with the provisions of […]
(a) In this section, “Military Family Advocacy Program” means the program established by the United States Department of Defense to address child abuse and neglect and domestic abuse in military families. (b) A local department that has a United States military installation located within its jurisdiction shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Military Family […]
(a) (1) In this section, “alternative response” means a component of the child protective services program that provides for a comprehensive assessment of: (i) risk of harm to the child; (ii) risk of subsequent child abuse or neglect; (iii) family strengths and needs; and (iv) the provision of or referral for necessary services. (2) “Alternative response” does not include: (i) an investigation; or […]
(a) Within 30 days after the completion of an investigation in which there has been a finding of indicated or unsubstantiated abuse or neglect, the local department shall notify in writing the individual alleged to have abused or neglected a child: (1) of the finding; (2) of the opportunity to appeal the finding in accordance with this section; […]
(a) (1) A local department or a law enforcement agency may receive a report under § 5–704.1 of this subtitle that a child is at substantial risk of sexual abuse. (2) If a law enforcement agency receives the report, the law enforcement agency shall immediately refer the report to the local department. (3) The Secretary of Human Services shall […]
(a) The Department of Human Services, in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Health, shall develop intervention systems in at least four counties designated by the Secretary of Human Services that: (1) include drug treatment for a mother of a child who is born drug exposed and supportive services for the family of the child; and (2) serve […]
(a) Subject to federal and State law, the Administration shall provide by regulation adopted in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article: (1) procedures for protecting the confidentiality of reports and records made in accordance with this subtitle; (2) conditions under which information may be released; (3) conditions for determining in cases whether abuse, neglect, […]
Any person who makes or participates in making a report of abuse or neglect under § 5–704, § 5–705, or § 5–705.1 of this subtitle or a report of substantial risk of sexual abuse under § 5–704.1 of this subtitle or participates in an investigation or a resulting judicial proceeding shall have the immunity described […]
(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 […]
