Regulation .04 Contracts for Legal Services.
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A.
Contracts shall be entered into with legal service delivery organizations to represent:
(1)
Child adoptions or guardianships under Family Law Article, §5-323, Annotated Code of Maryland, or other proceedings involving children and falling under Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, §3-813, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(2)
Adult guardianships or protective services under the Estates and Trusts Article, §13-705 or 13-709, Annotated Code of Maryland, or a case under Family Law Article, §14-404, Annotated Code of Maryland, in which either the Department of Human Services or the Department of Aging is involved.
B.
The contracts shall:
(1)
Provide statewide legal representation for children in CINA and TPR proceedings and adults in APS or APGRB reviews; and
(2)
Help achieve the goals of the Department of Human Services by assisting vulnerable clients in receiving the highest level of quality and cost effective legal services.