# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

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

### Subtitle 8A. Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults

#### Section 3-8A-16.1

(a) After a petition has been filed with the court under this subtitle, but before an adjudication, the court may order the child to undergo blood lead level testing.

(b) A copy of the results of a test performed under subsection (a) of this section shall be provided to:

  (1) The child;

  (2) The child's parent or guardian;

  (3) The child's counsel; and

  (4) The State's Attorney.

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