§ 5–322
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-322 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 3. Guardianship to and Adoption Through Local Department
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(a)
If all consents for guardianship of a child have been given in accordance with this subtitle and the child has not objected, a juvenile court may enter an order for guardianship.
(b)
(1)
Within 5 days after entry of an order under this section, a juvenile court shall give notice of the order to:
(i)
each party or, if represented, counsel;
(ii)
each of the child’s living parents who has not waived the right to notice;
(iii)
each living parent’s last attorney of record in the CINA case; and
(iv)
the child’s last attorney of record in the CINA case.
(2)
Notice under this subsection shall be by first-class mail.
(3)
Notice to a party under this subsection shall be sent to the party’s last address known to the juvenile court.