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§ 5–346

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-346 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 3. Guardianship to and Adoption Through Local Department

§ 5–346Copy Citation

(a)
Within 5 days after a petition for adoption of a child is filed under this Part IV of this subtitle 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; and
(2)
the child’s last attorney of record in the guardianship case.
(b)
Notice under this section shall be by first-class mail.