Maryland § 5-1401
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-1401, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-1401.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Nonconsensual sexual conduct” means an act committed by a respondent against the other parent that is prohibited under:
(1) § 3–303 or § 3–304(a)(1) or (2) of the Criminal Law Article; or
(2) § 3–323 of the Criminal Law Article, if the other parent is a minor and the respondent was at least 4 years older than the other parent at the time of the act.
(c) “Respondent” means the parent against whom an action for termination of parental rights is filed under this subtitle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-1401
What does Maryland Code § 5-1401 cover?
Section 5-1401 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 5-1401?
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