§ 5–315
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-315 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 3. Guardianship to and Adoption Through Local Department
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(a)
Within 5 days after a petition for guardianship of a child is filed with a juvenile court, the clerk shall send a copy of the petition, with the notice of filing that was attached to the petition, to:
(1)
the local department;
(2)
each of the child’s living parents who has not waived the right to notice;
(3)
each living parent’s last attorney of record in the CINA case; and
(4)
the child’s last attorney of record in the CINA case.
(b)
Notice under this section shall be by first-class mail.
(c)
Notice under this section shall be sent to a parent’s last address known to the juvenile court.