156                                       LAWS OF MARYLAND                            [Ch. 2

The provisions of §70-11(c) are proposed
for repeal because they are covered by Rule
907. Subsection (a) contains provisions
which presently appear in §70—11(d). This
subsection reflects the recent change made
by the legislature in Ch. 737, Acts of
1973. It provides that only a child
alleged or adjudicated to be delinquent may
be placed in detention. The provisions
dealing with detention of a child alleged
to be in need of supervision were repealed.

The provisions of subsections (b) and (c)
presently appear in §§ 70—11(a) and
70-12 (a). In subsection (c) (3) the phrase
"child alleged to be delinquent" is
substituted for "child" to avoid ambiguity.

The provisions of subsection (d) presently
appear in §70—12(d). This subsection also
includes all recent changes made by the
legislature. It provides for placement of
a child alleged to be neglected, dependent,
or in need of supervision. Detention of
these children is not permitted.

The provisions of subsection (e) presently
appear in §70—12(e).

For definitions of mental disorder, illness
or retardation, see Art. 59, §3.

SEC. 3-824. AUTHORIZATION FOR DETENTION OR SHELTER
CAFE; NOTICE.

(A)   AUTHORIZATION.

ONLY THE COURT OR A PERSON OR AGENCY AUTHORIZED
BY THE COURT MAY AUTHORIZE DETENTION OR SHELTER CARE.

(B)   NOTICE.

THE PERSON OR AGENCY AUTHORIZING DETENTION SHALL
IMMEDIATELY GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE AUTHORIZATION
TO A PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN, AND TO THE COURT.
THE NOTICE SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A STATEMENT OF THE
REASONS FOR TAKING THE CHILD INTO CUSTODY.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section presently appears as
Art. 26, §70-11(b). The provisions of
former subsection (b) are separated from