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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".20" citation="COMAR 07.02.11.20" title_num="07" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="11" heading="Permanency Planning Hearings.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The court determines the permanency plan for a child based upon the recommendations of the local department and the other parties at the permanency planning hearing consistent with the hierarchy of permanency plans described in Regulation .13 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>At least 10 days before the permanency planning hearing, the local department shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Perform the tasks listed in Regulation .19D and E of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Prepare a written report setting forth the local department's recommendations; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Provide the report to the court, the child's attorney, and the child's parents or legal guardian.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Permanency planning hearings shall be scheduled in the following manner:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Within 30 days of a court order waiving reunification services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Not later than 11 months after the original placement; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Every 6 months thereafter, or every 12 months when the court has made a determination that the child will be placed with a specific caregiver on a permanent basis.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>