Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-317
In addition to any investigation required under § 5-323(c) of this subtitle, a juvenile court may order a neutral governmental unit or neutral person to carry out any investigation that the juvenile court considers necessary to determine a child's best interests in ruling on a petition for guardianship.
Added by Acts 2005, c. 464, § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.