# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action

### Subtitle 8. Juvenile Causes -- Children in Need of Assistance

#### Section 3-811

(a)

  (1) A CINA petition under this subtitle shall allege that a child is in need of assistance and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting that allegation.

  (2) A voluntary placement petition under this subtitle shall allege that continuation of a voluntary placement is in the best interests of the child or former CINA and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting that allegation.

(b) A separate petition shall be filed as to each child.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)