1. A. When a petition for AOT that meets the requirements of Health-General Article, §§10-6A-03—04, Annotated Code of Maryland is filed, the Court shall issue a notice to the respondent consistent with Maryland Rules.
2. B. Notice to the Respondent. The notice to the respondent issued to the respondent shall be consistent with Health-General Article, §10-6A-07, Annotated Code of Maryland and Maryland Rules.
3. C. At the initial hearing, the care coordination team for the jurisdiction shall appear unless specifically ordered not to do so.
4. D. After the initial hearing, the care coordination team shall communicate with counsel for the respondent or the respondent, if unrepresented, to coordinate development of the treatment plan.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b) and 10-6A-01—10-6A-12, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: October 12, 2026 (53:20 Md. R. 997)