clear space clear space clear space white space
A
 r c h i v e s   o f   M a r y l a n d   O n l i n e

PLEASE NOTE: The searchable text below was computer generated and may contain typographical errors. Numerical typos are particularly troubling. Click “View pdf” to see the original document.

  Maryland State Archives | Index | Help | Search		 search for:
clear space
white space
Session Laws, 2005
Volume 752, Page 1876   View pdf image
 Jump to  
   << PREVIOUS  NEXT >>
clear space clear space clear space white space
Ch. 404                                    2005 LAWS OF MARYLAND (V) "RELATIVE" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS: (1)      RELATED TO THE CHILD BY BLOOD OR MARRIAGE WITHIN FIVE
DEGREES OF CONSANGUINITY OR AFFINITY UNDER THE CIVIL LAW; AND (2)      (I) AT LEAST 18 21 YEARS OLD; OR (II) L AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD; AND 2. LIVES WITH A SPOUSE WHO IS AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD. [(v)] (W) (1) "Sexual abuse" means an act that involves sexual molestation
or sexual exploitation of a child by: (i) A parent or other individual who has permanent or temporary
care or custody or responsibility for supervision of the child; or (ii)    A household or family member. (2) "Sexual abuse" includes: (i)      Incest; (ii)    Rape; (iii)   Sexual offense in any degree; (iv)    Sodomy; and (v)     Unnatural or perverted sexual practices. [(w)] (X) "Shelter care" means a temporary placement of a child outside of the
home at any time before disposition. [(x)] (Y) "Shelter care hearing" means a hearing held before disposition to
determine whether the temporary placement of the child outside of the home is
warranted. [(y)] (Z) "TPR proceeding" means a proceeding to terminate parental rights. [(z)] (AA) "Voluntary placement" means a placement in accordance with §
5-525(a)(1)(i) or (iii) of the Family Law Article. [(aa)] (BB) "Voluntary placement hearing" means a hearing to obtain a
judicial determination as to whether continuing a voluntary placement is in the best
interests of the child. 3-815. (a)     In accordance with regulations adopted by the Department of Human
Resources, a local department may authorize shelter care for a child who may be in
need of assistance and has been taken into custody under this subtitle. (b)     A local department may place a child in emergency shelter care before a
hearing if: - 1876 -


  		clear space
clear space
white space

Please view image to verify text. To report an error, please contact us.
Session Laws, 2005
Volume 752, Page 1876   View pdf image
 Jump to  
   << PREVIOUS  NEXT >>


This web site is presented for reference purposes under the doctrine of fair use. When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. PLEASE NOTE: The site may contain material from other sources which may be under copyright. Rights assessment, and full originating source citation, is the responsibility of the user.

Tell Us What You Think About the Maryland State Archives Website!

An Archives of Maryland electronic publication.
For information contact mdlegal@mdarchives.state.md.us.

©Copyright  October 11, 2023
Maryland State Archives