§ 5–336
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-336 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 3. Guardianship to and Adoption Through Local Department
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(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a juvenile court shall rule on an adoption petition under this Part III of this subtitle promptly but no later than 180 days after the petition is filed.
(b)
A juvenile court may not enter an order for adoption of a child under this Part III of this subtitle before the later of:
(1)
30 days after the birth of the child;
(2)
expiration of the time set for revocation of consent, and not waived, under § 5–339 of this subtitle; or
(3)
expiration of the time to respond to show–cause orders issued under this subtitle.