Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-811
Contents of CINA petitions
Effective Oct 1, 2013Added by Acts 2001, c. 415, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2003, c. 250, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003; Acts 2013, c. 22, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.State of Maryland
(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.
Added by Acts 2001, c. 415, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2003, c. 250, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003; Acts 2013, c. 22, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.