§ 5–348
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-348 (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 the adoption petition under this Part IV 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 IV of this subtitle before the later of:
(1)
30 days after the birth of the child; or
(2)
10 days after the notice is served under § 5-346 of this subtitle.