Content of petition

  1. Law
  2. Maryland Code
  3. Courts and Judicial Proceedings
  4. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
  5. Juvenile Causes -- Children in Need of Assistance.
  6. Content of petition

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    (a)    (1)    A CINA petition under this subtitle shall allege that a child is in need of assistance and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting that allegation.

        (2)    A voluntary placement petition under this subtitle shall allege that continuation of a voluntary placement is in the best interests of the child or former CINA and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting that allegation.

    (b)    A separate petition shall be filed as to each child.


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