Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-826
Reports provided in advance of dispositions or hearings
Effective Oct 1, 2002Added by Acts 2001, c. 415, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 151, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.State of Maryland
(a)
- (1) Unless the court directs otherwise, a local department shall provide all parties with a written report at least 10 days before any scheduled disposition, permanency planning, or review hearing under § 3-819 or § 3-823 of this subtitle.
- (2) The time requirements specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection do not apply to an emergency review placement hearing under § 3-820 of this subtitle.
- (b) If a child is committed to a person or agency under this subtitle, the court may order the custodian to file periodic written progress reports, with copies sent to all parties.
Added by Acts 2001, c. 415, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 151, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.